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Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Rural Utilities Service
RUS-26-01-DLT
USDA-RUS
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
RUS-26-01-DLT
Owning Agency:
USDA-RUS
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
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. |
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| Response Date | Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | May 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Aug 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 750,000 |
| Award Floor | 50,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Independent school districts, For profit organizations other than small businesses, County governments, City or township governments, Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | N/a |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Scott D Steiner Supervisory Electronics Engineer |
| Link to Additional Information: | DLT Web Site |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 10.855: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants
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