This competitive program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other - and the world - overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.
Cities are encouraged to consider projects that promote equity and economic opportunity in rural America, specifically those that advance these key priorities:
- Assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure.
- Ensuring all rural residents have equitable access to Rural Development programs and benefits from Rural Development funded projects; and
- Reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural communities.
To learn more about recently funded DLT projects, Rural Development has developed a map of recently funded DLT projects.
The DLT program is targeted to rural areas with populations 20,000 or fewer.
Match
A minimum 15 percent match is required and cannot be from another federal source.
How to Apply
Apply on Grants.gov here and review the FY 24 DLT Application Guide.
Contact
Find your regional contact from USDA Rural Development Georgia: https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-page/georgia-contacts