Opportunity ID: 352687

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-24-01-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: 115
Assistance Listings: 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 29, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2024
Archive Date: Jun 29, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $60,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Small businesses
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
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 2024 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
Feb 29, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-24-01-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: 115
Assistance Listings: 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 29, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2024
Archive Date: Jun 29, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $60,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Small businesses
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
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 2024 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

Folder 352687 Other Supporting Documents-RUS DLT FY2024 Documents -> FY2024 DLT Worksheets.pdf

Folder 352687 Other Supporting Documents-RUS DLT FY2024 Documents -> FY2024 DLT Application Guide.pdf

Folder 352687 Other Supporting Documents-RUS DLT FY2024 Documents -> FY2024 DLT Checklist.pdf

Folder 352687 Other Supporting Documents-RUS DLT FY2024 Documents -> FY2024 DLT NOSA 2-29-2024.pdf

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 352687 RUS DLT PKG00285112 Feb 29, 2024 Apr 29, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

352687 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

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