RUS Accepting Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Applications

President Joe Biden has pledged that every American will have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet. Digital equity—devices, skills and affordability that bring the internet to life—are a critical part of that mission. As part of that work, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the acceptance of applications under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to passage of a FY 2023 Appropriations Act in order to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications, and give RUS time to process applications within FY 2023. Based on FY 2022 appropriated funding, RUS estimates that approximately $64 million will be available for FY 2023. Successful applications will be selected by RUS for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be made available through appropriations. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications. Applications must be submitted through https://www.grants.gov/ and received no later than January 30, 2023 to be eligible for funding under this grant opportunity.