Opportunity Information: Apply for VA HRTG 2 2014
Apply for VA HRTG 2 2014
- The Chief Business Office in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Transporation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 64.035 Veterans Transportation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 27, 2014 and posted on Dec 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See information contained in the full grant announcement for definition of eligible applicants. Veteran Service Organizations and State Veteran Service Agencies Recognized by the Secretary for Veterans Affairs. Non eligible entities cannot apply directly, they have to partner with an eligible entity and be a subreceipient.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its Veterans Transportation Program (VTP), under the VA Chief Business Office. Its core purpose is to improve access to VA health care for veterans who live in highly rural communities by supporting innovative transportation services that help them travel to VA Medical Centers and otherwise obtain transportation connected to receiving VA medical care. In practical terms, the program is aimed at reducing the distance and mobility barriers that can keep rural veterans from getting timely appointments, follow-up visits, and other medically necessary services.
This funding opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number VA-HRTG-2-2014 and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 64.035, Veterans Transportation Program. The activity category is transportation, and the VA anticipated making approximately 40 awards. The estimated total funding available was $3,000,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000 per grant and no stated award floor (meaning proposals could request less than the maximum). The program does not require cost sharing or a matching contribution, which can make participation more feasible for organizations with limited non-federal funding.
Eligibility is limited and structured around organizations that the VA recognizes as appropriate sponsors for this kind of veteran-focused transportation work. According to the synopsis, eligible applicants include Veteran Service Organizations and State Veteran Service Agencies recognized by the Secretary for Veterans Affairs. Entities that are not eligible cannot apply directly; instead, they must partner with an eligible applicant and participate as a subrecipient. The announcement indicates that applicants should consult the full grant announcement for the exact definitions and requirements related to eligible applicants, which typically includes specific recognition status and any documentation that must be provided to prove eligibility.
Key dates associated with the opportunity include a posted date of December 3, 2013, and a listed creation date of January 27, 2014. The original application closing date was February 3, 2014, but it was later extended, with the current closing date shown as March 3, 2014. The VA also provided an additional information link to a recorded informational webinar, which suggests the agency offered guidance on program goals, application expectations, and compliance responsibilities.
For applicants or partners needing support accessing the full announcement or clarifying details, the listed point of contact was Darren Wallace, National Coordinator for Highly Rural Transportation Grants, reachable by phone at 404-828-5380.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas
What is the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Veterans Transportation Program (VTP), under the VA Chief Business Office. The program funds transportation services designed to help veterans in highly rural communities access VA health care.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to improve access to VA health care for veterans who live in highly rural areas by supporting innovative transportation services that help them travel to VA Medical Centers and otherwise obtain transportation connected to receiving VA medical care.
What kinds of barriers is this program intended to address?
The program is aimed at reducing distance and mobility barriers that can prevent rural veterans from getting timely medical appointments, follow-up visits, and other medically necessary services.
Which VA office runs this grant?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) and is associated with the VA Chief Business Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is VA-HRTG-2-2014.
What is the CFDA or Assistance Listing number for this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 64.035, Veterans Transportation Program.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
How many awards did VA expect to make?
The VA anticipated making approximately 40 awards.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $3,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $50,000 per grant.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated, meaning proposals could request less than the $50,000 maximum.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or a matching contribution.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Veteran Service Organizations and State Veteran Service Agencies recognized by the Secretary for Veterans Affairs, as described in the synopsis. Applicants are directed to consult the full grant announcement for exact definitions, requirements, and documentation needed to prove eligibility.
Can an organization that is not eligible still participate?
Yes, but not as the direct applicant. Entities that are not eligible cannot apply directly; instead, they must partner with an eligible applicant and participate as a subrecipient.
Why does the announcement emphasize reviewing the full grant announcement for eligibility details?
The synopsis notes that eligibility typically depends on specific recognition status and may require documentation to prove eligibility. The full grant announcement is where the exact definitions and requirements are expected to be spelled out.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is December 3, 2013.
What is the creation date shown for this opportunity?
The listed creation date is January 27, 2014.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was February 3, 2014.
Was the application deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was later extended, with the current closing date shown as March 3, 2014.
Is there an informational webinar or additional guidance available?
Yes. The VA provided an additional information link to a recorded informational webinar, indicating that guidance was offered on program goals, application expectations, and compliance responsibilities.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Darren Wallace, National Coordinator for Highly Rural Transportation Grants.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Darren Wallace was listed with the phone number 404-828-5380.
What should applicants or partners do if they need help accessing the full announcement or clarifying details?
The opportunity lists a point of contact (Darren Wallace) for support with accessing the full announcement or clarifying details, and it also references a recorded informational webinar for additional guidance.
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