Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
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 applicantโs own risk.
Agency: Scott D Steiner
Supervisory Electronics Engineer
CFDA: 10.855
Applicant Types: City or township governments; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Cost Sharing: Yes
More Info: DLT Web Site โ https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants
Contact: Scott D Steiner
Supervisory Electronics Engineer
Email: dltinfo@usda.gov
About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the trade and industry sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 50,000 โ USD 750,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the trade and industry sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.