Distance learning grant

The Copper River School District was awarded a $491,186 Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service. The grant, awarded on February 21, 2025, will fund the acquisition and deployment of telecommunications-enabled equipment, including audio, video, and information technologies, to extend educational and medical services to underserved rural communities in the Glennallen, Alaska region. The DLT Grant program aims to improve access to critical resources and bridge technological gaps in rural areas through innovative telecommunications infrastructure and services. The Copper River School District, a U.S. state government educational entity, will leverage this funding to enhance its educational programming and service delivery, with a particular focus on supporting Native American students and addressing the unique challenges of education in remote, federally-affected regions of Alaska.