Distance learning grant

The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded $980,690 to Seminole County Board Of Education on September 23, 2025, under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program (CFDA 10.855) to support distance learning infrastructure and services in rural Georgia.

Seminole County Board Of Education, a school district serving middle and high school students in Donalsonville, Georgia, will deploy the funding to encourage and improve use of telecommunications, computer networks, and related advanced technologies to deliver educational benefits to people living in rural areas. The award carries a period of performance through September 23, 2027, and work is performed in Donalsonville, GA 39845.

The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program funds projects that leverage telemedicine, telecommunications, and advanced technologies to provide educational and medical benefits to rural residents. Applicants must be legally organized entities such as schools, libraries, hospitals, or other eligible organizations operating rural community facilities. RUS scores applications competitively based on specified criteria and approves awards on a determination that projects are economically feasible and serve program purposes. The standard project period is three years. Grantees must provide evidence that funds are expended for approved purposes and comply with applicable Federal statutes and regulations, including audit requirements under 7 CFR 1773.