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Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service). Competitive federal grant program supporting nonprofit telehealth infrastructure in rural areas—audio/video equipment, broadband facilities, network hardware/software, technical assistance.
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Opportunity Listing - Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Agency: Rural Utilities Service Assistance Listings: 10. 855 -- Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants Last Updated: January 6, 2025 View version history on Grants. gov 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. The regulation for the DLT Program can be found at 7 CFR part 1734. All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the FY 2025 DLT Grant Program Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources.
This Application Guide will be made available here and on the program website at https://www. rd. usda.
gov/programs-services/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants. Expenses incurred in developing applications will be at the applicant’s own risk.
For-profit organizations other than small businesses Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Public and state institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Grantor contact information DLT Help Desk - www. usda.
gov/reconnect/contact-us File name Description Last updated dlt-checklist-fy-25. xlsx FY2025 DLT Application Checklist Jan 6, 2025 02:43 PM UTC dlt-worksheets-fy-25. xlsx FY2025 DLT Worksheets Jan 6, 2025 02:43 PM UTC fy-25-dlt_nofo.
pdf FY2025 DLT NOFO Jan 6, 2025 02:40 PM UTC fy-25-dlt-app-guide. pdf FY2025 Application Guide Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Infrastructure investment and jobs act Employment labor and training
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations (among others) serving rural areas (population ≤20,000) ([rd. usda. gov](https://www. rd. usda. gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants? Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $50,000–$1 million per award (nationwide, ~$40 million total FY2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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