USDA Announces Funding Opportunity for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Projects

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for its Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program, which provides increased access to education, training and health care resources in rural areas. "This program provides people who live and work in rural areas with better access to a variety of educational and health care services," Secretary Vilsack said. "For example, because of the DLT program, students in rural areas can take advanced placement classes, residents can have access to specialized medical services not typically available, and many other benefits for rural communities."

USDA's Rural Utilities Service, a Rural Development agency is making $19 million available for fiscal year 2015. The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program finances telecommunications equipment, computer networks and advanced technologies for use by students, teachers, medical professionals and rural residents. Minimum grant amounts are $50,000; maximum amounts are $500,000 for fiscal year 2015.


USDA Announces Funding Opportunity for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Projects