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VA Highly Rural Transportation Grant Program Renewal (FY26)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking renewal applications for its Highly Rural Transportation Grant (HRTG) Program for fiscal year 2026. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) Office - Eligible Applicants: - Only current 2025 grantees may apply - Applicants must be VA-accredited Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) or State Veterans Agencies - Funding Details: - Approximately $7 million in total funding available - Individual grants capped at $50,000 per highly rural area - Estimated 12 grantees to be renewed - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of innovative transportation services for veterans in highly rural areas (less than seven persons per square mile) - Services must enable veterans to access VA-authorized healthcare facilities - Transportation must be provided at no cost to veterans - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only renewal applicants are eligible - Only one grantee per highly rural area will be funded - Services must specifically target highly rural populations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service provision rather than product procurement.

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for renewal grantees for the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas for the fiscal year 2026. Approximately $7.0 million is authorized to be appropriated for this fiscal year. The program supports Veterans Service Organizations and State Veterans Agencies in providing transportation services to Veterans residing in areas with less than seven persons per square mile to access VA authorized healthcare. Renewal grants will be awarded for a one-year period and no single grant will exceed $50,000 per highly rural area. Only current 2025 grantees are eligible to apply for renewal grants under this NOFO.

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