Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- RUS-22-01-DLT
- Agency
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Rural Utilities Services
Washington Office, Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $1,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Categories
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- Business and Commerce
- Community Development
- Education
- Health
- Regional Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- For Profit Organizations
- Independent School Districts
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Small Businesses
- County Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- State Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
Synopsis
Authorized by 7 U.S.C. 950aaa, the DLT Program provides financial assistance to enable and improve distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas. DLT grant funds support the use of telecommunications-enabled information, audio and video equipment, and related advanced technologies by students, teachers, medical professionals, and rural residents. These grants are intended to increase rural access to education, training, and health care resources that are otherwise unavailable or limited in scope.
This opportunity is being opened pursuant to The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 which identified seven (7) entities that are eligible to receive funding through the Rural Utilities Service's (RUS) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program (DLT) as part of Community Project Funding (CPF). This opportunity is only for entities identified, by name, in the Act. If you are not one of these entities, you are not eligible for this opportunity, and should not apply in this window. The seven entities have been individually invited to apply and are the only applications which will be considered under this opportunity. An additional window(s) is(are) anticipated in the future that will be open to all eligible entities.
The regulation for the DLT Program can be found at 7 CFR part
1734. All invited applicants should carefully review and prepare their
applications according to instructions in the FY 2022 DLT Grant Program
Community Project Funding Application Guide (Application Guide) and program
resources. This Application Guide can be found on this entry on grants.gov or
you may also request a copy by emailing dltinfo@usda.gov. Expenses incurred in
developing applications will be at the applicant's own risk.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DLTWorksheetsFY2022CPF.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DLTChecklistFY2022CPF.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DLT CPF App Guide_Final.pdf |
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