A new funding window has opened for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. The DLT Program provides financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will provide, rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other and the world overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.

The USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is hosting two webinars to provide information about the DLT Program and will cover the recently published DLT NOSA.

This webinar will include:

• A brief overview of the DLT Program
• An overview of the current NOSA
• A walkthrough of the application process
• Next steps and important dates
• An opportunity to ask questions about the NOSA


Chapter List:
Distance learning and telemedicine grant program eligibility and application requirements. 0:00
DLT grant eligibility, requirements, and purposes. 5:01
Eligible equipment and grant purposes for the DLT program. 10:18
Completing DLT application with Sam.gov and Grants.gov accounts. 15:49
Grant application requirements for telecommunications projects. 21:38
Special consideration for broadband projects in underserved areas, including distressed communities and tribal lands. 30:58
Needs and benefits assessment for a grant application, including community support and match requirements. 35:39
Federal grant requirements and application process. 41:47
Budget, equipment, and sustainability for a grant application. 46:26
Grant application requirements and compliance with federal statutes. 52:50
USDA Rural Development application requirements for broadband infrastructure projects. 1:01:53
Grants.gov registration and application process. 1:07:15
Grant application requirements and restrictions. 1:11:54
Grant application requirements, match letters, and project documentation. 1:16:17
USDA rural broadband funding application process and requirements. 1:21:05


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