Opportunity Information: Apply for VA HRTG 3 2014
Apply for VA HRTG 3 2014
- The Chief Business Office in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Transportation 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 May 23, 2014 and posted on Mar 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- IMPORTANT There are two categories of eligble entities Veteran Service Organizations and State Veteran Service Agencies that are recoginized by the Secretary for Veterans Affairs in Washington DC. See the full 25 pages of instructions for more information. Small business owners and individuals are NOT eligible to apply.
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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). The core purpose is to improve access to VA health care for veterans who live in highly rural communities by supporting transportation solutions that help them reach VA Medical Centers and obtain VA medical care. The program is aimed at practical, innovative transportation services that reduce the burden of distance, limited local transit options, and the logistics that often keep rural veterans from getting timely appointments and treatment.
Funding for this announcement is identified under Funding Opportunity Number VA-HRTG-3-2014, with the activity category listed as Transportation. The program is tied to CFDA number 64.035 (Veterans Transportation Program). VA anticipated making about 20 awards under this competition, with an estimated total program funding amount of $3,000,000. Individual awards were capped at an award ceiling of $50,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility is limited and very specific. Only two categories of entities can apply: (1) Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and (2) State Veteran Service Agencies, and in both cases the organizations must be recognized by the Secretary for Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC. The announcement explicitly notes that small business owners and individuals are not eligible to apply. Because eligibility hinges on formal recognition status and other detailed requirements, the VA directed applicants to consult the full instructions (noted as a 25-page application instruction document) for the complete eligibility rules and the full set of application procedures.
Key administrative dates for this funding opportunity include an initial posted date of March 26, 2014, with the original closing date listed as May 27, 2014, and a revised closing date of June 6, 2014. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the issuing organization is identified under the VA Chief Business Office. For applicants needing additional guidance, the opportunity referenced a “Highly Rural Transportation Grants Webinar” as an additional information resource.
For questions or difficulty accessing the complete announcement electronically, the notice provides a direct program contact: Darren Wallace, National Coordinator for Highly Rural Transportation, 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 opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its Veterans Transportation Program (VTP). It supports transportation solutions that help veterans in highly rural communities reach VA Medical Centers and access VA medical care.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to improve access to VA health care for veterans who live in highly rural areas by reducing transportation barriers such as long distances, limited local transit options, and logistical challenges that can prevent timely appointments and treatment.
What types of projects or services does the program aim to support?
The program is aimed at practical, innovative transportation services designed to reduce the burden of travel and improve veterans' ability to get to VA Medical Centers for VA medical care.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the issuing organization is identified under the VA Chief Business Office.
Is this a grant or another type of funding instrument?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is VA-HRTG-3-2014.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Transportation.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA number 64.035, which corresponds to the Veterans Transportation Program (VTP).
How much total funding was anticipated under this competition?
VA estimated a total program funding amount of $3,000,000 for this announcement.
How many awards did VA anticipate making?
VA anticipated making about 20 awards under this competition.
What was the maximum award amount per grantee?
Individual awards were capped at an award ceiling of $50,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required to apply?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to two categories of entities: (1) Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and (2) State Veteran Service Agencies. In both cases, the organizations must be recognized by the Secretary for Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC.
Are small businesses eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly notes that small business owners are not eligible to apply.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly states that individuals are not eligible to apply.
Does eligibility depend on any special status or recognition?
Yes. Eligibility hinges on being a VSO or a State Veteran Service Agency that is recognized by the Secretary for Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC. The notice also emphasized that there are detailed requirements and directed applicants to consult the full instructions for complete eligibility rules.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility rules and application procedures?
The notice directed applicants to consult the full instructions, described as a 25-page application instruction document, for the complete eligibility rules and the full set of application procedures.
When was the opportunity first posted?
The initial posted date was March 26, 2014.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was May 27, 2014.
Was the closing date changed?
Yes. The notice listed a revised closing date of June 6, 2014.
Is there any additional guidance resource mentioned for applicants?
Yes. The opportunity referenced a "Highly Rural Transportation Grants Webinar" as an additional information resource.
Who can applicants contact with questions or if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice provides a direct program contact: Darren Wallace, National Coordinator for Highly Rural Transportation.
What is the contact phone number for the program point of contact?
Darren Wallace can be reached by phone at 404-828-5380.
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