Traditional Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program

Deadline: 6/4/2021

Amount: $50,000–$1,000,000

Website: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants

Description:

The purpose of the program is to help rural communities use the unique capabilities of telecommunications to connect to each other and to the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density. For example, this program can link teachers and medical service providers in one area to students and patients in another. Grant funds may be used for:

1. Acquisition of eligible capital assets, such as:
2. Broadband facilities
3. Audio, video and interactive video equipment
4. Terminal and data terminal equipment
5. Computer hardware, network components and software
6. Inside wiring and similar infrastructure that further DLT services
7. Acquisition of instructional programming that is a capital asset
8. Acquisition of technical assistance and instruction for using eligible equipment

Eligible applicants:

1. Most State and local governmental entities
2. Federally-recognized Tribes
3. Non-profits
4. For-profit businesses
5. Consortia of eligible entities