The USDA has announced Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants. This competitive program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other - and the world - overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density. We encourage you to consider projects that promote equity and economic opportunity in rural America, specifically those that advance these key priorities:
- Supporting health care needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and helping prepare for future pandemic events
- Ensuring racial equity
- Rebuilding our rural economy
- Addressing the climate crisis
Congress has provided USDA Rural Development $60 million in DLT funding this fiscal year. As permitted, we also will make available any unused appropriations from prior fiscal years, and can increase funding if additional appropriations become available.
To learn more about recently funded DLT projects, Rural Development has developed a map of recently funded DLT projects. All upcoming events will be posted on the events program tab.
For further information, please visit: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants