USDA is now accepting applications for grants ranging from $50-$500K for distance learning and telemedicine. According to the application guide the actual overall funding for the grant has not been determined. From the document itself, here are the criteria:

1. Currently deliver or propose to deliver distance learning or telemedicine services for the term of the grant. To receive a grant, the purposes must meet the grant definition of distance learning and telemedicine. The DLT program is focused on sustainability. Planning studies, research projects, and short-term demonstration projects of less than two years will not be considered.
2. Be legally organized as an incorporated organization or partnership; an Indian tribe or tribal organization; a state or local unit of government; a consortium; or other legal entity, including a private corporation organized on a for profit or not-for profit basis with the legal capacity to contract with the United States Government. Please see 7 CFR 1703.103(a)(1) & 1703.125(k) for specific legal definitions and citations.
3. Operate a rural community facility or deliver distance learning or telemedicine services to entities that operate a rural community facility or to residents of rural areas at rates calculated to ensure that the benefit of the financial assistance passes through to such entities or to residents of rural areas.

There has been a hightened awareness on telemedicine, telepsychiatry, telehealth in general in the last few weeks. Is this the next exploding VC market or just another fad?

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