Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas

The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing the availability of funds under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program. The program aims to help address barriers to access to care for Veterans in highly rural areas by funding innovative approaches to transporting them. The grants will be awarded to current grantees for a one-year period, with a maximum award of $50,000 per highly rural area. The program's goals and objectives include providing transportation services to Veterans at no cost, ensuring that grantees operate their programs in accordance with the provisions of the grant agreement, and promoting the use of goods and materials produced in the United States. Key points to consider for applicants include: * Only current 2024 grantees are eligible to apply for a renewal grant. * The grant application package must include an interim final report, budget detail worksheet, and program narrative. * The budget narrative must thoroughly describe every category of expense listed in the budget detail worksheet. * Applicants must agree to comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations, including the Common Rule governing federal grant programs. * Awardees will be required to submit progress reports and participate in program monitoring and evaluation activities. * The grant agreement will provide for the use of grant funds, the operation of the program, and the submission of reports. * Grantees must operate their programs in accordance with the provisions of the grant agreement and applicable laws and regulations.