Distance learning grant

The Claiborne County Board of Education received a $982,670 Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (CFDA 10.855) on August 26, 2025, with a project completion deadline of August 26, 2027. This two-year project grant funds the acquisition and deployment of telecommunications-enabled equipment, including audio, video, and information technology systems, to extend distance learning and telemedicine services to residents of rural Tazewell, Tennessee. The funding supports the organization's strategic objective to bridge technological infrastructure gaps and enhance educational accessibility for students and community members in an underserved rural area.

The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program prioritizes projects serving rural areas with populations under 20,000 that are not contiguous to urban areas exceeding 50,000 residents. Through this award, Claiborne County Schools will deploy advanced telecommunications infrastructure and technology systems designed to deliver distance learning and healthcare services that would otherwise be unavailable or limited in the rural community. The grant requires recipients to provide a minimum 15 percent matching contribution and represents a significant federal investment in rural educational and healthcare infrastructure development.