Distance learning grant

ST Landry Parish School Board received $900,968 in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants (CFDA 10.855) funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service, with an award date of August 26, 2025, and completion date of August 26, 2027. This project grant supports the deployment of telecommunications-enabled educational infrastructure and advanced technologies at the ST Landry Migrant Education Center in Opelousas, Louisiana, to enhance distance learning capabilities and improve access to educational resources for rural populations in the service area.

The grant funds the acquisition and deployment of telecommunications equipment, including audio, video, and information technology systems designed to extend educational services to underserved rural residents. As a two-year initiative, the project leverages telecommunications infrastructure to bridge technological gaps and ensure that rural students and community members have access to distance learning resources comparable to those available in urban areas. The award aligns with the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program's mission to improve educational access in rural communities with limited connectivity and educational resources.