# Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rus-22-01-dlt-distance-learning-and-telemedicine-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/339932

> Rural Utilities Service offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 8, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RUS-22-01-DLT |
| Agency | Rural Utilities Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 8, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $2.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.855 |

## Who can apply

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

## What the grant funds

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. This opportunity is being opened pursuant to The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 which identified seven (7) entities that are eligible to receive funding through the Rural Utilities Service’s (RUS) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program (DLT) as part of Community Project Funding (CPF). This opportunity is only for entities identified, by name, in the Act. If you are not one of these entities, you are not eligible for this opportunity, and should not apply in this window. The seven entities have been individually invited to apply and are the only applications which will be considered under this opportunity. An additional window(s) is(are) anticipated in the future that will be open to all eligible entities. The regulation for the DLT Program can be found at 7 CFR part 1734. All invited applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the FY 2022 DLT Grant Program Community Project Funding Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources. This Application Guide can be found on this entry on grants.gov or you may also request a copy by emailing dltinfo@usda.gov. Expenses incurred in developing applications will be at the applicant’s own risk.

## Questions people ask

### Is RUS-22-01-DLT still open?

No. It closed on July 8, 2022.

### Who can apply for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program?

Rural Utilities Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program?

Closed July 8, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $2.5 million in total across about 7 awards.

### Who has won Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Unicom, Inc., Ap & Twireless Inc, Cordova Telecom Cooperative, Incorporated. The program made 806 awards worth $2.2 billion in that time.