USDA
Rural Development
Together, America Prospers
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
What does this
Who can apply?
program do?
Eligible organizations that provide
Limited technical assistance
education or health care services
and instruction on how to use
DLT grants help rural
through telecommunications facilities
distance learning and telemedicine
communities use advanced
can apply. Examples include:
equipment
telecommunications technology
State and local governments
What are some of the grant terms?
to connect to each other and the
world, overcoming the effects of
Federally recognized Tribes
Currently, this is a grant-only
program. There is no DLT loan or
remoteness and low population
Nonprofits and incorporated, for-
loan-grant combination.
density. We encourage you to
profit businesses
Awards range from $50,000 to
consider projects that promote
$1 million.
equity and economic opportunity
Groups of eligible entities working
together
A minimum 15 percent match is
in rural America, such as those
required and cannot come from
that advance these key priorities:
another federal source.
What is an eligible area?
Rebuilding our rural economy
The DLT program is meant for rural
How do we get started?
communities with populations of
Application windows are announced
Ensuring equitable access to -
20,000 or fewer.
periodically. Information is available
and benefits from - USDA Rural
at this link: go.usa.gov/xzWYU.
How can funds be used?
Development-funded programs
To learn more, email
Funds can be used to purchase or
dltinfo@usda.gov or contact the
Addressing the climate crisis
support:
General Field Representative that
Audio, video, and interactive video
serves the state in which your
equipment
proposed project is located. A list is
available at this link:
Broadband facilities used for
go.usa.gov/xhrux.
distance learning or telemedicine
(up to a certain percentage)
What governs this program?
Computer hardware, network
7 CFR Part 1734, available at this link:
components, and software
go.usa.gov/xh2rE.
Instructional programming
NOTE: Because information changes, always consult official program instructions
or contact your local Rural Development office for help. A list is available at this
link: https://go.usa.gov/xJHPE. You will find additional resources, forms, and program
information at https://rd.usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer,
and lender.
February 2024