Opportunity ID: 344731

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-23-01-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: 100
Assistance Listings: 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 01, 2022
Last Updated Date: Dec 01, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 30, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 30, 2023
Archive Date: Mar 30, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $64,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 2023 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
Dec 01, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-23-01-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: 100
Assistance Listings: 10.855 — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 01, 2022
Last Updated Date: Dec 01, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 30, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 30, 2023
Archive Date: Mar 30, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $64,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 2023 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 344731 Other Supporting Documents-FY2023 DLT Supporting Document -> DLT-Checklist-FY2023-Updated-11.14.pdf

Folder 344731 Other Supporting Documents-FY2023 DLT Supporting Document -> FY2023-DLT-Sample-Worksheets-Updated-11.14.22.pdf

Folder 344731 Other Supporting Documents-FY2023 DLT Supporting Document -> DLT App Guide FY23 – 11-1-2022.pdf

Folder 344731 Other Supporting Documents-FY2023 DLT Supporting Document -> DLT-FY23-NOSA 12.1.22.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 PKG00278754 Dec 01, 2022 Jan 30, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

344731 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

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