This Federal grant, a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), is specifically designed for new grantees to support the vital transportation needs of veterans residing in highly rural areas. Administered by a relevant government department, this initiative aims to enhance accessibility and mobility for veterans who often face significant challenges due to their geographic location. For the fiscal year 2024, an estimated $8.0 million has been authorized to fund eligible projects that can establish or expand transportation services. This funding is exclusively available to organizations and entities that are new to this particular Veterans’ transportation program, encouraging innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for veterans in remote regions by ensuring they can reach essential services and appointments.
Opportunity ID: 354414
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-HRTG-NEW-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 64.035 — Veterans Transportation Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only a VA accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or a State Veterans Service Agency is eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation |
| Description: |
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for new grantees for the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas for the fiscal year 2024. Approximately $8.0 million is authorized to be appropriated for this fiscal year. ***This notice only applies to new HRTG recipients. *** |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
HRTG Coordinator
Email:HRTG@va.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 354414 Full Announcement-VA-HRTG-NEW-2024 -> HRTG_NOFO__New_2024 final.pdf
Folder 354414 Full Announcement-VA-HRTG-NEW-2024 -> Available HRTG Eligible Counties Not Currently Served.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | HRTG Coordinator Email: HRTG@va.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.035 | PKG00286625 | May 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354414 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354414 SF424B-1.1.pdf
354414 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354414 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354414 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
354414 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
354414 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
354414 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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