Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering the Rural Business Development Grant Program for Rural Transportation Systems to provide technical assistance that improves the operation of rural transportation systems. The funding is aimed at passenger rural transportation systems and at helping rural communities strengthen passenger transportation services and facilities through technical assistance and training. It is a discretionary CFDA 10.351 grant with no matching requirement, and eligible applicants are qualified national organizations experienced in serving rural communities nationwide. Applications are due June 30, 2026, with an award ceiling of $650,000, estimated total program funding of $995,500, and about five awards expected; the program contact is Rachel Reister at Rachel.Reister@usda.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must be qualified national organizations with experience in providing technical assistance and training to rural communities nationwide for the purpose of improving passenger transportation services or facilities.