Closed on Jun 30, 2026

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants

Rural Utilities Service · Opportunity number RUS-26-01-DLT

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	RUS-26-01-DLT
Agency	Rural Utilities Service Department of Agriculture
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	10.855
Posted	May 1, 2026
Deadline	Jun 30, 2026
Award ceiling	$750,000
Award floor	$50,000
Expected number of awards	100
Estimated total program funding	$27,000,000
Cost sharing or matching required	Yes
Funding type	Grant
Category	Business and commerce
Last updated here	Jun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Special district governments
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
State governments
Public and state colleges and universities
For-profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Independent school districts
Federally recognized tribal governments
Small businesses
County governments
Private colleges and universities
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)

Who should take a closer look

Small businesses
Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

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SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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Before you apply

Read the full official notice, including the evaluation criteria.
Confirm your organization type and location are eligible.
Check your SAM.gov registration is active.
Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

Who should take a closer look

Not listed as eligible

Registrations you will likely need

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