Opportunity Information: Apply for VA HRTG 2026
Apply for VA HRTG 2026
- The VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Transportation 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-05. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas (VA HRTG 2026) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through VHA Member Services - Veterans Transportation. The program is focused on supporting transportation services for Veterans who live in highly rural areas, where getting to VA health care and related services can be difficult because of distance, limited public transit, and a lack of local providers. For fiscal year 2026, the notice states that about $7.0 million is authorized to be appropriated to support this effort.
This particular Notice of Funding Opportunity is not open to new applicants. It is specifically limited to renewal grantees, meaning organizations that already receive HRTG funding and are seeking to continue their work under the program for the new fiscal year. Eligibility is also tightly restricted: only a VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or a State Veterans Agency may apply, and the notice explicitly notes that it applies only to renewal HRTG recipients.
The opportunity is categorized as a transportation funding program (CFDA 64.035) and uses a standard grant funding instrument. The VA anticipates making about 15 awards under this NOFO, with an award ceiling of $50,000 per grant. Applications are due by May 5, 2026, and the funding opportunity was created on April 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas (VA HRTG 2026) program?
VA HRTG 2026 is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through VHA Member Services - Veterans Transportation. It supports transportation services that help Veterans living in highly rural areas get to VA health care and related services.
What problem is this grant intended to address?
The program is designed to reduce transportation barriers for Veterans in highly rural areas, where reaching VA health care and related services can be difficult due to distance, limited public transit options, and a lack of local providers.
Who runs this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through VHA Member Services - Veterans Transportation.
Is this Notice of Funding Opportunity open to new applicants?
No. This Notice of Funding Opportunity is not open to new applicants. It is limited to renewal grantees only.
What does "renewal grantee" mean for this NOFO?
For this NOFO, a renewal grantee is an organization that already receives HRTG funding and is applying to continue its work under the program for fiscal year 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to a VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or a State Veterans Agency. The notice also explicitly states it applies only to renewal HRTG recipients.
Can a VA-accredited VSO or State Veterans Agency apply if they are not a current HRTG recipient?
No. The notice states the opportunity is limited to renewal HRTG recipients, and it is not open to new applicants.
What type of program is this categorized as?
This opportunity is categorized as a transportation funding program.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 64.035.
What funding instrument will be used?
The VA will use a standard grant funding instrument.
How much funding is available for fiscal year 2026 under this notice?
The notice states that about $7.0 million is authorized to be appropriated for this effort in fiscal year 2026.
How many awards does the VA expect to make?
The VA anticipates making about 15 awards under this NOFO.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $50,000 per grant.
When is the application due date?
Applications are due by May 5, 2026.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The funding opportunity was created on April 1, 2026.
What kinds of services are supported by this program?
Based on the notice description, the program supports transportation services intended to help Veterans in highly rural areas access VA health care and related services.
What is the main focus population for this grant?
The program focuses on Veterans who live in highly rural areas and face challenges accessing VA health care and related services.
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