Closed · RUS-24-01-DLT · CFDA 10.855 · Discretionary
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Federal grant opportunity posted by Rural Utilities Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $50K-$1M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- April 29, 2024
- Close date
- 115
- Expected awards
The verdict
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Rural Utilities Service that offered $50,000 -- $1,000,000 across 115 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $50K-$1M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 115
- expected awards
- 10.855
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants - is cataloged under number RUS-24-01-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 February 29, 2024. 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 $60.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 115 awards. If the agency funds the expected 115 awards from the $60.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $522,000. 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 April 29, 2024. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$50,000 -- $1,000,000
Close Date
April 29, 2024
Posted
February 29, 2024
Est. Total Funding
$60,000,000
Expected Awards
115
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 2024 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.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Parent Grant Program
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agency Contact
Teresa Hunkapiller Grants Manager Phone 2027200800
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