USDA Opens Grants for Rural Telemedicine and Distance Learning
Published Date: 5/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Rural Utilities Service is opening up grants for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine program in fiscal year 2026. Schools, clinics, and rural communities can apply for funding to boost remote education and healthcare tech. Starting next year, these grant announcements will only be found online, so mark your calendars and get ready to apply!
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Grants for Rural Distance Learning & Telemedicine
The USDA Rural Utilities Service is accepting applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program for fiscal year 2026 (FY2026). Schools, clinics, and rural communities can apply for funding; the NOFO appears on grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number RUS-26-01-DLT and Assistance Listing Number 10.855. The notice date is May 7, 2026, and program guidance and application forms are on the Agency website.
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