Rbdg rural business coop technical assist for rural transportation systems grant

The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) received a $500,000 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, awarded on August 4, 2025, with a completion date of August 4, 2027. Under this two-year Project Grant, CTAA will provide technical assistance services to support the development and coordination of rural transportation systems. As a specialized nonprofit focused on transportation accessibility and mobility management, CTAA will leverage its extensive experience in managing complex technical assistance initiatives to help rural communities enhance transportation coordination across federal, state, and local entities.

The grant supports CTAA's core mission of delivering comprehensive technical assistance strategies and training programs that promote safe and accessible transportation options for underserved populations in rural areas. This funding aligns with the Rural Business Development Grant program's objectives to promote sustainable economic development and facilitate business growth in rural communities, with CTAA serving as an intermediary to support qualifying business-type operations and transportation-related economic initiatives. CTAA's work will build capacity within rural transportation systems through technical support, workforce development, and coordination strategies consistent with the organization's track record of managing similar multi-year cooperative agreements with federal transportation agencies.