Description
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 veterans to VA Medical Centers. The program is a renewal grant program, and current grantees are eligible to apply for renewal grants. The application package must include a detailed narrative of the program scope, a budget detail worksheet, and a budget narrative. The program has a one-year project duration, and the award amount will not exceed $50,000 per highly rural area.
• The program is open to current grantees who provided transportation services in the previous fiscal year.
• The application package must be submitted through Grants.gov by the deadline.
• The program has a threshold review stage, and applicants must meet all critical elements to be considered for funding.
• The program is subject to the requirements of 38 CFR §§ 17.700-730 and other applicable laws and regulations.
• The program has reporting requirements, including quarterly, annual, and final reports.
• The program is subject to the Common Rule governing all Federal Grant Programs, which is codified at 2 CFR part 200.