Opportunity ID: 312924
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-19-02-DLT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments |
| 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 2019 DLT Grant Program Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources. This Application Guide can be found at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants. Please be aware that there are two distinct grant opportunities available under the DLT Program for FY 2019. Do not use the Application Guide that has “Opioid” in the title because that guide applies to the other DLT grant opportunity. Expenses incurred in developing applications will be at the applicant’s own risk.
The Agency encourages applications that will help improve life in rural America. See information on the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity found at www.usda.gov/ruralprosperity. Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that provide measurable results in helping rural communities build robust and sustainable economies through strategic investments in infrastructure, partnerships and innovation. Key strategies include: • Achieving e-Connectivity for Rural America • Developing the Rural Economy • Harnessing Technological Innovation • Supporting a Rural Workforce • Improving Quality of Life |
| Link to Additional Information: | DLT Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Randall Millhiser
Branch Chief Phone 2027200800 Email:dltinfo@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Randall Millhiser Branch Chief Phone 2027200800 Email: dltinfo@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.855 | PKG00248352 | Feb 14, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | View |
Package 1
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