Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas
Summary
The VA Veterans Health Administration has posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY2026 Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program. Approximately $7 million is available to fund about 15 awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Applications close May 5, 2026.
What changed
The VHA has released funding opportunity VA-HRTG-NEW-2026 for new grantees under the Veterans Transportation Program (CFDA 64.035). Approximately $7 million in appropriations will support transportation services for veterans residing in highly rural areas, with 15 expected awards. Only VA-accredited Veterans Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies may apply.
Eligible applicants should confirm their eligibility status, review the FY26 eligible counties spreadsheet for service areas, and submit complete applications through Grants.gov by May 5, 2026. Prospective grantees may contact the HRTG Coordinator at HRTG@va.gov for additional information. No cost sharing or matching is required for this discretionary grant program.
What to do next
- Confirm organizational eligibility as a VA-accredited VSO or State Veterans Service Agency
- Review FY26 eligible counties spreadsheet to identify service areas
- Submit application through Grants.gov by May 5, 2026
Source document (simplified)
Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas
Agency: VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation
Assistance Listings: 64.035 -- Veterans Transportation Program
Last Updated: March 27, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
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 2026. Approximately $7.0 million is authorized to be appropriated for this fiscal year. This notice only applies to *new HRTG recipients.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Only a VA accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or a State Veterans Service Agency is eligible to apply.
Grantor contact information
Description
HRTG Coordinator
HRTG Coordinator
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VA-HRTG-NEW-2026_NOFO.pdf | HRTG New | Mar 27, 2026 05:43 PM UTC |
| HRTGEligibleCounties_FY26.xlsx | FY26 Eligible Counties Served and Not Served | Mar 27, 2026 05:44 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: May 5, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$7,000,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$50,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
VA-HRTG-NEW-2026
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 1, 2026
Archive date:
December 31, 2026
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