Opportunity ID: 358016
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-25-01-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 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | May 06, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 2025 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DLT Web Site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Teresa Hunkapiller
Grants Manager Phone 2027200800 Email:dltinfo@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 06, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-25-01-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 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | May 06, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 2025 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DLT Web Site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Teresa Hunkapiller
Grants Manager Phone 2027200800 Email:dltinfo@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Teresa Hunkapiller 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 | PKG00289891 | Jan 06, 2025 | Mar 06, 2025 | View |
Package 1
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