# Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
> **Rural Utilities Service** · Direct final rule. · Published 2002-01-23 · Effective 2002-03-11 · 67 FR 3039
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-1537
- **Category:** rural-development
- **Sub-agency:** Rural Utilities Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 3039
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1703
- **Publication date:** 2002-01-23
- **Effective date:** 2002-03-11
## Abstract

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is amending its regulations for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Loan and Grant Program. This direct final rule addresses the amendments affecting the grant program. These amendments will clarify eligibility; change the grant minimum matching contribution; clarify that only loan funds will be used to finance transmission facilities; modify financial information requirements; adjust the leveraging of resources scoring criterion; revise financial information to be submitted; and make other minor changes and corrections.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/23/02-1537/distance-learning-and-telemedicine-loan-and-grant-program)
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