Opportunity Information: Apply for VA HRTG 2016
Apply for VA HRTG 2016
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief Business Office in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 11, 2016 Close date is firm. (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 (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Chief Business Office, announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas" (Funding Opportunity Number: VA HRTG 2016; CFDA 64.035). The purpose of this funding is to support transportation services that help Veterans living in highly rural locations reach VA health care and other VA-related services when distance and limited local transportation options create barriers to care. The announcement is specifically for renewal grants under the existing program authority and rules outlined in 38 CFR 17.710, meaning it is aimed at continuing or extending previously funded transportation efforts rather than launching entirely new initiatives.
For fiscal year 2016, the VA indicated that approximately $3,000,000 was authorized to be appropriated for this program. The VA also noted that if additional funds became available beyond this amount, it could release additional Notices of Funding Availability in order to allow more grantees to apply, subject to the terms and conditions in those future notices. The funding is structured as grants (not contracts), and the activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the core work is transportation access rather than a more typical program bucket like research or construction.
Individual awards under this notice had an award ceiling of $50,000, and the VA expected to make about 15 awards. This suggests a program design focused on relatively small, targeted local or regional transportation solutions rather than large-scale statewide systems. The eligible applicant field is listed broadly as "Others," with eligibility details referenced in the full notice (not included in the excerpt), which commonly signals that non-traditional applicants such as local governments, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, community or Veteran service organizations, or other local transportation providers may be able to apply depending on the program rules.
The notice was created on August 10, 2016, and the firm application deadline (original closing date) was September 11, 2016. Overall, the opportunity is a VA-funded renewal grant program meant to reduce geographic and transportation barriers for Veterans in highly rural areas by supporting practical, community-level transportation services, with modest award sizes and an expectation of multiple grantees operating in different rural communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this VA grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas."
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its Chief Business Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is VA HRTG 2016.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 64.035.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support transportation services that help Veterans who live in highly rural areas access VA health care and other VA-related services, especially when distance and limited local transportation options create barriers to care.
What kind of projects or activities is this grant meant to support?
Based on the notice description, the program supports practical transportation access solutions for Veterans in highly rural communities. The activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the core work is transportation to VA health care and VA-related services (rather than categories like research or construction).
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is structured as a grant (not a contract).
Is this opportunity for new projects or renewals?
This specific announcement is for renewal grants under the existing program authority and rules. It is intended to continue or extend previously funded transportation efforts rather than launch entirely new initiatives.
What rules or regulations govern this program?
The notice references the program authority and rules outlined in 38 CFR 17.710.
How much funding was available for fiscal year 2016?
For fiscal year 2016, the VA indicated that approximately $3,000,000 was authorized to be appropriated for this program.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling under this notice was $50,000 per award.
About how many awards did the VA expect to make?
The VA expected to make about 15 awards.
What does the combination of a $50,000 ceiling and about 15 awards suggest about the program?
It suggests the program is designed for relatively small, targeted local or regional transportation solutions, with multiple grantees operating in different highly rural communities, rather than a few large statewide systems.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant field is listed broadly as "Others." The specific eligibility requirements are referenced in the full notice (not included in the excerpt). The broad "Others" category commonly signals that non-traditional applicants may be eligible depending on the program rules.
Does the excerpt list specific eligible organization types?
No. The excerpt does not provide a definitive list of eligible organization types. It only indicates eligibility is "Others" and points to the full notice for details.
Were additional funding rounds possible beyond the stated amount?
Yes. The VA noted that if additional funds became available beyond the approximately $3,000,000 amount, it could release additional Notices of Funding Availability, subject to the terms and conditions in those future notices.
When was this notice created?
The notice was created on August 10, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The firm application deadline (original closing date) was September 11, 2016.
What is the main problem this grant is trying to solve?
The grant aims to reduce geographic and transportation barriers that prevent Veterans in highly rural areas from reaching VA health care and other VA-related services.
Does the excerpt describe how applications are evaluated?
No. The excerpt does not include evaluation criteria or a scoring methodology.
Does the excerpt specify allowable transportation methods or service models?
No. The excerpt describes the general goal (transportation access for highly rural Veterans) but does not list specific transportation modes, service models, or operational requirements.
Does the excerpt explain what qualifies as "highly rural"?
No. The excerpt uses the term "highly rural" but does not provide a definition. The governing rules referenced (38 CFR 17.710) and/or the full notice would typically contain those details, but they are not included in the excerpt.
Does the excerpt state the performance period or duration of the renewal grant?
No. The excerpt does not specify the grant period length or performance period.
Is this program limited to transportation for VA health care only?
The purpose statement includes transportation to VA health care and "other VA-related services," indicating the intended scope is broader than health care appointments alone. The excerpt does not provide further detail on what qualifies as VA-related services.
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