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Find similar grantsDistance Learning & Telemedicine Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. Provides funding to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.
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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: May 13, 2026 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 2026 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 Special district governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and state institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Grantor contact information Deputy Assistant Administrator DLT Help Desk - www.
usda. gov/reconnect/contact-us File name Description Last updated FY2026_DLT_NOFO. pdf FY2026 DLT NOFO May 1, 2026 12:06 PM UTC FY2026_DLT_Application_Guide.
pdf FY2026 DLT Application Guide May 1, 2026 12:06 PM UTC FY2026_DLT_Checklist. pdf FY2026 DLT Checklist May 1, 2026 12:06 PM UTC FY2026_DLT_SAMPLE_Worksheets.
xlsm FY2026 DLT Worksheets Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training Infrastructure investment and jobs act Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rural communities and organizations in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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