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Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants

ID: RUS-24-01-DLT • Type: Posted

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.

Background
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program, authorized by 7 U.S.C. 950aaa, is administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program aims to provide financial assistance to enable and improve distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas.

Grant Details
The 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. The grants are intended to increase rural access to education, training, and health care resources that are otherwise unavailable or limited in scope.

The total appropriated amount for FY 2024 is estimated to be approximately $60 million. The minimum grant amount is $50,000 and the maximum grant amount is $1,000,000. The performance period for the grant is a three-year period beginning from the date funds are released. Existing DLT awardees can submit applications for new projects that are distinct from previously funded projects.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration that includes the Financial Assistance Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM). Corporations that have been convicted of a federal felony within the past 24 months are not eligible.

Applicants must demonstrate matching contributions, in cash or in kind, of at least 15 percent of the grant amount requested. Projects located in areas covered by the Coastal Barrier Resources Act are not eligible for financial assistance from the DLT program.

Period of Performance
The performance period for the grant is a three-year period beginning from the date funds are released. Anticipated award date is September 30, 2024.

Grant Value
$60 million will be available for FY 2024. The minimum grant amount is $50,000 and the maximum grant amount is $1,000,000.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations where the grant will be performed are rural areas across the United States.
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Overview

Agency
Rural Utilities Services (RUS) [USDA - RHS - HQ]
Category of Funding
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Health
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Regional Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
10.855 - Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 2/29/24 Rural Utilities Services posted grant opportunity RUS-24-01-DLT for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants with funding of $60.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.855 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants. It is expected that 115 total grants will be made worth between $50,000 and $1.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 29, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 29, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Feb. 29, 2024, 8:34 a.m. EST
Version
2
Archive Date
June 29, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
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

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,000,000
Floor
$50,000
Estimated Program Funding
$60,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
115

Contacts

Contact
Scott D Steiner Supervisory Electronics Engineer
Contact Email
dltinfo@usda.gov
Email Description
DLT Help Desk - www.usda.gov/reconnect/contact-us
Contact Phone
(202) 720-8820
Additional Information
DLT Web Site
Additional Information Site
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants

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