Distance Learning and Telemedicine

The distance learning and telemedicine program  is helping to develop the Information Superhighway in rural America by bringing the latest information and care to rural education and health service providers. These grants and loans help jump-start the development and deployment of advanced telecommunications service throughout rural America,

Loans, grants or loan/grant combinations may be obtained for classroom equipment such as cameras, video monitors, computers and Local Area Networks (LAN). Funds may also be used for physician consultations such as radiology, x-ray scanners and digital microscopes.

Loans and grants are available to rural incorporated entities including municipal corporations, or for-profit or not for profit organization which operate, or will operate an educational institution (i.e. regional educational laboratories, libraries, hospitals, medical centers, medical clinics or rural community facilities). Also included are rural schools, libraries, health care clinics and other organizations that operate educational or health care facilities.

Applications may be obtained from the Rural Development National Office, Washington, DC website:

Rural areas.

• For an application or more information about the Distance Learning and Telemedicine programs contact Dave Miller at (315) 477-6427 or visit our national Rural Development website.