Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants
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The Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Program provides grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.
Grant funds may be used to purchase or support:
- Audio, video, and interactive video equipment
- Broadband facilities used for distance learning or telemedicine (up to a certain percentage)
- Computer hardware, network components, and software
- Instructional programming
- Limited technical assistance and instruction on how to use distance learning and telemedicine equipment
Eligible applicants include entities that provide education or healthcare through telecommunications, including:
- State and local government entities
- Federally-recognized tribes
- Nonprofit organizations
- Incorporated, for-profit businesses
- Groups of eligible entities working together
Award ceiling: $750,000
Award floor: $50,000
Project period: 3 years
Estimated number of awards: 100
Estimated total program funding:
$27,000,000
A 15% non-federal match is required.
Links to additional guidance and application instructions are available on grants.gov and the program website.
Applicant webinar #1
(Registration required)
May 20, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Applicant webinar #2
(Registration required)
June 3, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Related Content
News (1)
- RUS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026, view details
Organizations (3)
- USDA Rural Utilities Service, view details
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, view details
- USDA Rural Development, view details
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