Opportunity Information: Apply for VA HRTG 2014
Apply for VA HRTG 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 Sep 25, 2013 and posted on Jul 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 9, 2013 The closing date has been extended until October 9, 2013 at midnight.. (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 55 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Veteran Service Organizations and State Veteran Serice Agencies. See NOFA and Full Announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Grants For Transportation Of Veterans In Highly Rural Areas" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: VA HRTG 2014) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grant program designed to expand and improve transportation options for veterans who live in highly rural communities. The program is rooted in Section 307 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, which directs VA to establish a grant initiative that supports innovative ways to get rural veterans to health care. The central purpose is practical and service-focused: reduce transportation barriers that keep veterans in remote areas from accessing needed medical services, whether those services are provided at VA medical centers or at other VA and non-VA facilities when tied to the delivery of VA medical care.
The program emphasizes "innovative transportation services," meaning applicants are expected to propose solutions that go beyond routine or informal rides and are organized in a way that can reliably move veterans to appointments and care locations. The intent is to fund transportation models that can be implemented in highly rural settings where distance, limited public transit, and sparse provider networks often make medical access difficult. While the summary language does not list specific allowable project types, the governing requirements and operational details are laid out in VA's Final Rule published in the Federal Register on April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19586), and codified at 38 CFR 17.700 through 17.730. Those regulations are the authoritative source for definitions, required elements, and compliance expectations for grantees under this program.
In terms of funding scale and structure, VA anticipated making about 55 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total program funding level of $3,000,000. Individual awards were capped at an award ceiling of $50,000. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for organizations that have strong local reach but limited capacity to provide non-federal match. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is transportation. The opportunity is associated with CFDA Number 64.035 (Veterans Transportation Program).
Eligibility was targeted to organizations positioned to coordinate veteran-focused services in rural communities. Eligible applicants were identified as Veteran Service Organizations and State Veteran Service Agencies, with the notice indicating that applicants should consult the NOFA and full announcement for the most precise eligibility clarifications and conditions. Administration of the opportunity was handled through VA's Chief Business Office. For prospective applicants needing support, VA provided an additional informational resource in the form of a recorded informational webinar, and also listed a direct point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Darren Wallace, National Coordinator for Highly Rural Transportation Grants, reachable by phone at 404-828-5380.
Key dates for the competition show that the opportunity was posted on July 9, 2013. The original closing date was September 9, 2013, but VA extended the deadline; the updated closing date was October 9, 2013, with the notice specifying submission by midnight. Overall, the grant opportunity was structured to quickly seed multiple local transportation solutions across highly rural areas, with relatively modest award sizes aimed at catalyzing practical, community-based approaches that help veterans reach medical care that they are eligible to receive through VA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Grants For Transportation Of Veterans In Highly Rural Areas (VA HRTG 2014)
What is the "Grants For Transportation Of Veterans In Highly Rural Areas" program?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant program designed to expand and improve transportation options for veterans who live in highly rural communities, with the goal of reducing transportation barriers to medical care.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is VA HRTG 2014.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to reduce transportation barriers that prevent veterans in highly rural areas from accessing needed medical services, including care at VA medical centers and care at other VA and non-VA facilities when tied to the delivery of VA medical care.
What types of transportation services does the program want to support?
The program emphasizes "innovative transportation services." Applicants are expected to propose organized solutions that go beyond routine or informal rides and can reliably transport veterans to appointments and care locations in highly rural settings.
Does the opportunity list specific allowable project types?
The summary information does not list specific allowable project types. The governing requirements and operational details are provided in VA's Final Rule published April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19586) and codified at 38 CFR 17.700 through 17.730.
Where are the official program rules and requirements published?
The authoritative rules are in VA's Final Rule in the Federal Register (April 2, 2013, 78 FR 19586) and in the regulations at 38 CFR 17.700 through 17.730.
How much total funding was anticipated under this announcement?
VA anticipated an estimated total program funding level of $3,000,000.
How many awards did VA anticipate making?
VA anticipated making about 55 awards.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
Individual awards were capped at an award ceiling of $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA Number 64.035 (Veterans Transportation Program).
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility was targeted to Veteran Service Organizations and State Veteran Service Agencies. The notice also advised applicants to consult the NOFA and full announcement for the most precise eligibility clarifications and conditions.
Which VA office administered this opportunity?
Administration of the opportunity was handled through VA's Chief Business Office.
What law established the basis for this grant program?
The program is rooted in Section 307 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, which directed VA to establish a grant initiative supporting innovative ways to help rural veterans reach health care.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2013.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was September 9, 2013.
Was the deadline extended, and if so, what was the updated closing date?
Yes. VA extended the deadline. The updated closing date was October 9, 2013, with submission due by midnight.
Is there an informational resource for applicants?
Yes. VA provided a recorded informational webinar as an additional resource for prospective applicants.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Darren Wallace, National Coordinator for Highly Rural Transportation Grants.
How can applicants reach the point of contact?
Darren Wallace can be reached by phone at 404-828-5380.
What kind of communities is this grant intended to serve?
The grant is intended to support transportation solutions for veterans living in highly rural communities, where distance, limited public transit, and sparse provider networks can make medical access difficult.
What kinds of care destinations can the transportation support?
The transportation is intended to help veterans reach needed medical services, including services at VA medical centers and services at other VA and non-VA facilities when tied to the delivery of VA medical care.
What was the overall strategy behind the award sizes and number of awards?
The opportunity was structured to quickly seed multiple local transportation solutions across highly rural areas using relatively modest award sizes intended to catalyze practical, community-based approaches.
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