2017 USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine

Grants

Grant Schedule Information

About the USDA DLT Grant ProgramThe Distance Learning & Telemedicine grant program is built to provide rural communities with telecommunications equipment needed to connect remote communities with experts that would otherwise not be possible.

Awarded Projects from 2016 Included1.Expanding telemedicine

programs

2.Connecting distances learning programs

3.Remote Counseling, Training and Support programs

4.Tele-pharmacy

5.Telemedicine carts

6.Video conferencing for colleges

7.Teletherapy

8. Educational programming for health sciences including GED preperation and health sciences

9. Video telepresence equipment for real-time distance learning

10. Replacing old video conferencing equipment

AND MUCH MORE!!

Primary Goals for Distance Learning & Telemedicine Program

Connect Teachers and Medical Providers servicing rural residents with other teachers, medical professionals and other needed expertise located at distances too far to access otherwise.

Why can apply for the grant? 1.Most state and local government

entities

2.Federally recognized tribes

3.Non-profits

4.For-profit businesses

5.Consortia of eligible entities

Video Overview

Live Webinar Series w/ Question & Answer Session!

The grant assistance program will include to live webinars with Q&A sessions with our professional grant writing team. Events will be held March 1st & March 10th! Click here to register.

What equipment can the grant be used for? 1.Audio, video and interactive video

equipment

2.Terminal and data terminal equipment

3.Computer, hardware, network components

4.Inside wiring and similar infrastructure

5.Acquisition of instructional programming that is a capital asset

6.Acquisition of technical assistance and instruction for using eligible equipment

Grant Writing HelpChris LaPage from Grants Office, LCC will be on our webinar to help answer questions about the grant application process. Chris is also available to help with Grant Writing. Take a quick Validation Process to learn if this grant is right for you!

Schedule a Grant Writing Meeting!

Download all the program details and get started with program check list below!http://ptzoptics.com/landing/USDA.html