Breckinridge Co. Schools Receive Distance Learning And Telemedicine Grant

The $974,000 grant from the USDA will fund new learning panels, conference areas, and telemedicine carts.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Breckinridge County Schools in Kentucky have received a $974,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program. The grant will be used to implement new distance learning and telemedicine capabilities across the district, including 87 learning panels and seven conference areas.

Why it matters

The grant aims to help bridge the 'digital gap' and improve access to education and healthcare resources for students and families in the rural Breckinridge County area.

The details

The grant, which requires a 15% local match from the district, will fund the installation of 87 learning panels and seven conference areas for distance learning. It will also go towards implementing telemedicine carts to improve access to healthcare services. District officials say the project will begin with the telemedicine carts and then proceed to the distance learning infrastructure.

  • The grant was announced on February 17, 2026.
  • The project is expected to begin with the telemedicine carts and then move to the distance learning infrastructure.

The players

Breckinridge County Schools

The public school district in Breckinridge County, Kentucky that received the $974,000 grant.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The federal agency that awarded the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program grant to Breckinridge County Schools.

Kevin Coomes

The Chief Information Officer for Breckinridge County Schools who discussed the grant implementation plans.

Travis Burton

The USDA Kentucky State Rural Development Director who said the grant helps bridge the 'digital gap'.

Brett Guthrie

The Second District Congressman of Kentucky who attended the grant announcement event.

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What they’re saying

“The grant helps bridge the 'digital gap'.”

— Travis Burton, USDA Kentucky State Rural Development Director (wxbc1043.com)

“The project will begin with implementing the telemedicine carts then proceed to infrastructure to improve distance learning.”

— Kevin Coomes, District Chief Information Officer (wxbc1043.com)

What’s next

The district plans to first implement the telemedicine carts and then proceed to building out the distance learning infrastructure across the schools.

The takeaway

This grant will help provide critical digital learning and healthcare resources to students and families in the rural Breckinridge County area, bridging the 'digital gap' and improving access to education and telemedicine services.