"Local Study to Encourage Wide Area Communication" in Higashihiroshima City is a remarkable project that is continuously implementing large-scale distance education. The project has attracted attention as an ongoing large-scale distance education project. This study investigates the establishment of it by referencing the five pillars (Policies, Stakeholders, Strategies, Infrastructures and resources, and Evaluation) outlined in The Council of Europe model for digital competence development. The result, two crucial conditions for the success of this project have been identified. Firstly, the presence of a university played a pivotal role, contributing significantly in various aspects. This involvement encompassed project planning and proposals, specialized course development, as well as the operation and support of classes. Secondly, a robust financial support system was crucial for sustaining the project. Funding for the project has been allocated from both the university and the city, establishing a stable financial foundation.