MAGOFFIN COUNTY, KY (May 8, 2026) – Magoffin County Schools has been awarded an $836,348 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025.
The competitive federal grant will support expanded access to interactive distance learning, telehealth services, and advanced classroom technology across the district, strengthening both educational outcomes and student well-being.
District leaders say the funding will allow schools to enhance digital learning environments, expand mental and behavioral health services, and create new opportunities for students through dual-credit courses, STEM programming, and career readiness pathways. The grant will also support professional development for educators and strengthen partnerships that connect schools to workforce opportunities.
“This is a major win for our students, our educators, and our entire community,” said Nancy Hutchinson, CEO of the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC). “Grants like this don’t just bring in dollars—they open doors. When a district like Magoffin County secures funding of this scale, it shows what’s possible when vision meets determination. The impact will be felt in classrooms, in homes, and in futures that just got a whole lot brighter.”
The investment is expected to increase access to high-quality instruction regardless of location, improve healthcare access through telemedicine services, and provide students with stronger connections to college and career pathways.
Magoffin County Schools leaders expressed appreciation to the USDA Rural Utilities Service for its continued investment in rural communities and its commitment to expanding opportunity through technology.
This funding reinforces the district’s ongoing efforts to ensure every student has access to the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.