USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Improve Access to Remote Education and Health Care for People in Rural and Tribal Communities

January 6, 2025
USDA Stakeholder Announcement

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Improve Access to Remote Education and Health Care for People in Rural and Tribal Communities

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today invited grant applications to improve access to remote education and health care in rural and Tribal communities.

USDA is making approximately $40 million in funding available under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program.

This program funds distance learning and telemedicine equipment, like audio and video equipment. These funds will help digitally connect people to education, training and health care resources that are otherwise unavailable or limited in remote parts of the country.

To learn more, read full Stakeholder Announcement.