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2009 DLT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 24, 2009

You need the Distance Learning & Telemedicine Program Grant Application Guide for FY 2009 to get started on your application. Applicants should not use previous versions. The Application Guide consists of an instructional narrative, a Toolkit with helpful sample forms, and the regulation, 7 CFR 1703. Each of these is available separately below:

Fiscal 2009 Application Guide Narrative

  • Part 1 - Up to page 42, Project Information Part 1

  • Part 2 - Pages 43 - 53, Rurality Start - Part 2

  • Part 3 - Pages 54 - A-10, Rurality to Appendix - Part 3

Fiscal 2009 Revised Toolkit [.pdf]

Program Regulation [.pdf]

You will need Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher to view these files

The Toolkit contains some forms and worksheets that you can fill out and print with the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please visit www.adobe.com to download the software for free if you need it .Some of the worksheets are automated. Others, such as the budget, are not suitable for automation.

The Application Guide is intended to be the single source an applicant needs to prepare a successful application. It provides extensive guidance and elaboration on the regulation, useful forms, and instruction on how to prepare and assemble your application. We ask that you carefully follow the 2009 Application Guide and hope that you find it helpful.

For DLT questions, please contact: dltinfo@wdc.usda.gov

David Noll -- david.noll@wdc.usda.gov -- (202) 720-0413
Gary Allan -- gary.allan@wdc.usda.gov -- (202) 720-0413

2008 Grant, Loan and Combination Awards Announced

USDA Rural Development awarded 105 recipients in 41 states Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants totaling $28.2 million.

2007 DLT Grant Awards

2007 Grant, Loan and Combination Awards Announced

USDA Rural Development awarded DLT loan/grant combinations in FY 2007, totaling $$35,894,390. These loans will benefit rural residents in 11 states.

2006 DLT Awards