Closed RUS-20-02-DLT CFDA 10.855 Discretionary

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants

Posted by Rural Utilities Service

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants — is cataloged under number RUS-20-02-DLT and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.855, posted by Rural Utilities Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 15, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $40.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 200 awards. If the agency funds the expected 200 awards from the $40.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $200,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 13, 2020. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

July 13, 2020

Posted

April 15, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$40,000,000

Expected Awards

200

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

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 2020 DLT Grant Program Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources. This Application Guide can be found in this entry on grants.gov as well as 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.This is the second application window for the DLT program in FY2020. Approximately $71.7 million was made available for funding under Window 1, which included $47 million in funds appropriated for FY2020 as well as funds totaling $24.7 million which were not awarded during FY2019 and have been carried forward to the current year. Window 1 closed April 10, 2020. The Agency will be processing applications and making Window 1 awards in the coming months. Funds not awarded under Window 1 will be made available under Window 2, along with $25 million received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The agency also reserves the right to increase funding utilizing the application queue under this opportunity should additional appropriations become available for the same purposes.

Eligibility

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 10.855

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

Richard Anderson <br/>Grants Manager <br/>Phone 2027200800

Key Dates

Posted April 15, 2020
Close Date July 13, 2020
Archive Date August 13, 2020
Last Updated April 15, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants", offered by Rural Utilities Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.855. 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 teleco...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 13, 2020. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $40,000,000. Expected number of awards: 200.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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