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The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program, administered directly by the Department of Agriculture, provides financial assistance to expand access to education and healthcare in rural communities. These competitive discretionary grants fund the implementation of telecommunications-enabled information, audio, and video equipment to support students, teachers, and medical professionals. The primary goal is to bridge the gap in essential services that are otherwise limited or unavailable in rural areas. Eligible expenditures include the purchase of broadband facilities, computer hardware, network components, software, and interactive video equipment. Additionally, funds may be used for instructional programming and technical assistance to ensure users can effectively operate the technology. While the program is currently closed and pending its next funding cycle, it remains a key initiative for improving rural infrastructure through technology in the fields of education and health and human services.

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USDA grants fund telecommunications equipment for rural education and healthcare access improvements.

Agency

Department of Agriculture

NAICS

517810 - All Other Telecommunications

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture
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OfficeWY, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture
Office AddressWY, USA
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This 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.
Eligible uses: Funds may 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.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Broadband, Infrastructure, Education, Health and Human Services, Rural Area or Communities, Technology
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361474
Additional information: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants

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