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Prepare for the 2026 Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning & Telemedicine (RUS DLT) Grant

Funding will soon be available to help rural communities improve access to education, training, and healthcare through advanced telecommunications technology. Solutionz, Inc. can help you plan AV solutions—video conferencing, interactive displays, and telehealth systems—so you’re ready when applications open.

What You Need to Know

📈 Award Range: $50,000 - $1,000,000
🗓️ Application Deadline: Expected early March 2026 (last year's deadline was on March 6, 2025)
🎯 Match Required: 15% of total project cost
👥 Eligible Applicants: Local governments, tribes, non-profits, for-profits, consortia
💡 Eligible Uses:
  • Audio/video and interactive video systems
  • Broadband infrastructure for distance learning and telemedicine
  • Computers, networking components, and software
  • Instructional programming
  • Technical assistance and user training

 

How Solutionz Helps

Since 1994, Solutionz has guided dozens of successful applicants with complimentary consulting and strategy support.

We do not write grants, but we help you:

  • Align your project with scoring criteria
  • Review technology options/costs and calculate match requirements
  • Understand required forms and supporting documentation

➡ Request a consultation today to maximize your chances of success!

Note: We do not provide or pay for grant writers. We ensure compliance with all USDA requirements and help you navigate the process effectively.

Be Ready When the Application Window Opens

Check out some of our education projects!