Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Administered by Scott D Steiner Supervisory Electronics Engineer, this community development grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 30, 2026. It provides awards up to $50K–$750K.
View & apply on Grants.govOpportunity 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 2026 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.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- County governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- State governments
Funding
Agency contact
Scott D Steiner Supervisory Electronics Engineer
Shekinah Pepper Deputy Assistant Administrator Phone 2027200800
dltinfo@usda.govReady to apply?
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