Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas
ID: 360112Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation (VA-CBO)

Award Range

$0 - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360112

Additional Information

https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fhealthbenefits%2Fvtp%2Fhighly_rural_transportation_grants.asp&data=05%7C02%7C%7C57191caef96d4f58d7dd08dce2e2cef9%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638634710
Timeline
    Description

    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Member Services is offering grants for transportation services specifically aimed at veterans residing in highly rural areas. This funding opportunity is designed for new grantees under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program for fiscal year 2025, with a total estimated funding of $8 million available to support approximately 15 awards. Eligible applicants include only VA accredited Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) or State Veterans Service Agencies, emphasizing the importance of facilitating transportation access for veterans in underserved regions. Interested parties should note that applications are due by August 23, 2025, and can reach out to the HRTG Coordinator at HRTG@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    HRTG@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY25.pdf
    HRTG.bin
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