The Department of Education is offering the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program to support initiatives in distance learning and telemedicine. This grant aims to enhance access to education and healthcare services in rural areas by providing funding for the implementation of related technologies and programs. The closing date for applications is March 14, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280973
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-16-01-DLT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 65 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Web Site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Randall Millhiser
DLT Coordinator Phone 2027200800 Email:randall.millhiser@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Randall Millhiser DLT Coordinator Phone 2027200800 Email: randall.millhiser@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 | PKG00220470 | Jan 12, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280973 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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