Closed RUS-22-01-DLT CFDA 10.855 Earmark

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program

Posted by Rural Utilities Service

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program — is cataloged under number RUS-22-01-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 29, 2022 and last updated on June 17, 2022. The funding category is Earmark, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $2.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 7 awards. If the agency funds the expected 7 awards from the $2.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $359,000. 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 8, 2022. 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 8, 2022

Deadline Extended to July 8, 2022

Posted

April 29, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$2,510,000

Expected Awards

7

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. 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 part1734. All invited applicants should carefully review and prepare theirapplications according to instructions in the FY 2022 DLT Grant ProgramCommunity Project Funding Application Guide (Application Guide) and programresources. This Application Guide can be found on this entry on grants.gov oryou may also request a copy by emailing dltinfo@usda.gov. Expenses incurred indeveloping applications will be at the applicant’s own risk.

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

Teresa Hunkapiller <br/>Grants Management Specialist <br/>Phone 202-720-0800

Key Dates

Posted April 29, 2022
Close Date July 8, 2022
Archive Date August 8, 2022
Last Updated June 17, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program", 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 8, 2022. 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: $2,510,000. Expected number of awards: 7.
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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