USDA Accepting Applications for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Funding

Grant Program Details USDA Rural Development Acting Undersecretary Roger Glendenning announced that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is accepting applications for Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. Of the funds made available this year, $1.6 million will be prioritized to provide for communication upgrades between ambulances, emergency transportation vehicles and medical facilities.  DLT grants are designed to provide access to education, training and healthcare resources for rural Americans. The DLT Program supports telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas through the use of telecommunications, computer networks and advanced technologies that benefit rural communities. A minimum grant amount of $50,000 and a maximum grant amount of $500,000 will be awarded through a competitive process for FY 2017, based on requirements that can be found at 7 CFR part 1703, including details on the July 17, 2017 deadline for applying for DLT grant funding. 
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Training Industry News Source Type: news