Rbdg rural business coop technical assist for rural transportation systems grant

The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation, Inc. was awarded a $500,000 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services. The award, dated August 15, 2024, will support a 2-year project to provide technical assistance, capacity building, and training services to rural and underserved communities across the United States. The project aims to facilitate economic growth, improve transportation access, and enhance community development strategies through targeted research, outreach, and technical guidance focused on advancing intelligent transportation systems, supporting transportation decision-making, and providing assistance to Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) in rural regions. The grant aligns with the RBDG program's objective to promote sustainable economic development and support small and emerging private businesses in rural communities.