<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">TAMARIN Christopher * BIZ</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:Christopher.Tamarin@oregon.gov">Christopher.Tamarin@oregon.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 8:24 AM<br>Subject: Subject: USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants<br>To: "Britain, Cathy" <<a href="mailto:csbritain@gmail.com">csbritain@gmail.com</a>><br><br><br>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">USDA is Seeking Applications for Technology Grants to Expand Access to Healthcare and Education in Rural Areas<u></u><u></u></span></h1>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The deadline to apply is June 4, 2018</span></i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to use broadband e-connectivity to improve access to healthcare and
educational services in rural communities.<br>
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Rural Development will award grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 through its <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDE2Ljg4NDYyNjUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQxNi44ODQ2MjY1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDAwNzYyJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2hyaXN0b3BoZXIudGFtYXJpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2hyaXN0b3BoZXIudGFtYXJpbkBzdGF0ZS5vci51cyZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#0e21eb">Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program</span></a>. The grants can be used to finance telecommunication equipment, computer networks, and advanced technologies to support job training, academic instruction, or access
to specialized medical care in rural areas.<br>
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Most state and local government entities, federally-recognized tribes, nonprofits, for-profit businesses, or a consortia of these are eligible to apply.<br>
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Proposals for projects whose primary purpose is to provide opioid prevention, treatment, or recovery will receive 10 priority points when applications are scored. USDA is approaching the opioid misuse crisis with a dedicated urgency because it impacts the quality
of life, economic opportunity, and prosperity in rural communities.<br>
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Rural Development will also provide up to 10 priority points for projects that offer access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses.<br>
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The application deadline is <b>June 4, 2018</b>. Prior to applying, applicants are encouraged to review the
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<span style="color:#0e21eb">2018 Application Guide</span></a>. For details about the program and how to apply, see
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<span style="color:#0e21eb">page 14245 of the April 3, 2018, Federal Register</span></a>. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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