FOA-Distance
Learning & Telemedicine Grants (RUS-21-01-DLT); June 4,
2021
Agency
US
Department of Agriculture - Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
Description
The
Distance Learning and Telemedicine program helps rural communities use the
unique capabilities of telecommunications to connect to each other and to the
world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.
DLT grants are designed to provide access to education, training,
and health care resources for rural Americans. The DLT Program provides
financial assistance to encourage and improve telemedicine and distance
learning services in rural areas through the use of telecommunications,
computer networks, and related advanced technologies by students, teachers,
medical professionals, and rural residents.
The
Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will promote equity and
economic opportunity in rural America, specifically those that advance the
following key priorities:
§
Containing
the COVID-19 pandemic;
§
Ensuring
racial equity;
§
Rebuilding
our rural economy; and
§
Addressing
the climate crisis.
Announcement
Number:
RUS-21-01-DLT
Closing
Date:
June
4, 2021
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331151
Contact
Information
Richard
Anderson
202-720-0800