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 2026. Approximately $7.0 million is authorized to be appropriated for this fiscal year. ***This notice only applies to new HRTG recipients.
Closed on May 5, 2026
Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas
VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation · Opportunity number VA-HRTG-NEW-2026
Details summarized from the official notice as of May 6, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of May 5, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | VA-HRTG-NEW-2026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 64.035 |
| Posted | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 5, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Estimated total program funding | $7,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Transportation |
| Last updated here | May 6, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Only a VA accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or a State Veterans Service Agency is eligible to apply.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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