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"Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other and the world, improving education and health care.
Funds can be used to purchase or support audio, video, and interactive video equipment; broadband facilities used for distance learning or telemedicine; computer hardware, network components, and software; instructional programming; and limited technical assistance and instruction on how to use distance learning and telemedicine equipment. A 15% match is required.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Department of Agriculture Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:RUS-25-01-DLT Funding Opportunity Title:Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Business and Commerce Employment, Labor and Training Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Expected Number of Awards:75 Assistance Listings:10.
855 -- Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Jan 06, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Mar 06, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Mar 06, 2025 Archive Date:May 06, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 40,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:Rural Utilities Service Description: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. Link to Additional Information:DLT Web Site Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: DLT Help Desk - www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Most entities that provide education or health care through telecommunications, including state and local governmental organizations, federally-recognized Tribes, non-profit organizations, incorporated, for-profit businesses, and groups of eligible entities working together. Projects must serve rural areas with populations of 20,000 or fewer. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $750,000 (individual awards), approximately $27 million total available for FY2026. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program is funded by USDA Rural Development. 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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