Rbdg rural bus coop native am tech assist for rural transportation systems grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded $250,000 to the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program (CFDA 10.351) on August 4, 2025. This Project Grant, with an ultimate completion date of August 4, 2027, funds technical assistance services for rural transportation systems and Native American communities. The award supports CTAA's mission to enhance transportation accessibility and mobility management for underserved populations, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, low-income families, and transportation-disadvantaged populations in rural areas.

Under this two-year grant, CTAA will deliver technical assistance, capacity-building services, and strategic support to rural transit agencies and tribal transportation operations. The funding enables the organization to provide training programs, guidance on coordination across transportation and human services sectors, and technical support designed to strengthen sustainable transportation infrastructure in economically disadvantaged rural communities. This award aligns with the RBDG program's priorities of supporting economic development and job creation in rural areas, leveraging CTAA's extensive experience managing federal transportation grants and administering technical assistance centers serving underserved populations nationwide.