Distance learning grant

The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded $767,280 to West Bolivar Consolidated School District on September 23, 2025, under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program (CFDA 10.855) to support distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure serving rural areas.

The recipient is West Bolivar Consolidated School District, operating through its Administration/Superintendent's Office in Rosedale, Mississippi. The award funds activities through September 23, 2027. The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program encourages use of telemedicine, telecommunications, computer networks, and related advanced technologies to provide educational and medical benefits through distance learning and telemedicine projects to people living in rural areas. Eligible applicants include schools, libraries, hospitals, medical centers, and other organizations that will use telecommunications, computer networks, or advanced technology systems to deliver educational or medical benefits to rural residents.