Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants

Department Of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service

To encourage and improve the use of telemedicine, telecommunications, computer networks, and related advanced technologies to provide educational and medical benefits through distance learning and telemedicine projects to people living in rural areas and to improve rural opportunities.

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Helps rural areas pay for equipment to provide distance learning and telemedicine services.

Quick Facts

Funding
$8,729,570 - $8,729,570
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service

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What Is This Program?

This program provides funding for equipment to be used to provide distance learning or telemedicine services in rural areas.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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This competitive program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology for distance learning and telemedicine. Funds can be used to purchase or support audio/video equipment, broadband facilities, computer hardware/software, instructional programming, and limited technical assistance.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: education, health care, telecommunications

Region: rural areas with populations 20,000 or fewer

Demographics: Federally-recognized Tribes

Other Criteria: State and local governmental organizations, Non-profit organizations, Incorporated, for-profit businesses, Groups of eligible entities working together, Entities that provide education or health care through telecommunications

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This program offers funding up to $8,729,570 (minimum $8,729,570).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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