USDA Accepts Telehealth, Distance Learning Grant Applications
Approximately $27 million in federal grants were made available.
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2026 – Approximately $27 million in federal grants were made available Tuesday to support telehealth and remote learning services in rural communities.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications through its Distance Learning and Telemedicine program, which funds equipment including video conferencing systems and audio technology used for remote education and healthcare services.
The funding can help students access classes unavailable locally and allow patients to receive specialized medical care without traveling long distances, USDA said.
