Opportunity ID: 331151
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-21-01-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 Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Health Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 90 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 04, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $44,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 2021 DLT Grant Program Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources. This Application Guide can be found in this entry on grants.gov as well as 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:
Richard Anderson
Grants Manager Phone 2027200800 Email:dltinfo@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 05, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-21-01-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 Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Health Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 90 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 04, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $44,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 2021 DLT Grant Program Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources. This Application Guide can be found in this entry on grants.gov as well as 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:
Richard Anderson
Grants Manager Phone 2027200800 Email:dltinfo@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Richard Anderson Grants Manager Phone 2027200800 Email: dltinfo@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.855 | PKG00266373 | Apr 05, 2021 | Jun 04, 2021 | View |
Package 1
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