FY25 HRTG New Applicant 13013557.pdf

This document is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program for fiscal year 2025. The program aims to provide innovative transportation services to veterans in highly rural areas, defined as counties with less than seven persons per square mile, to help them access VA-authorized healthcare appointments. Approximately $8 million is authorized for appropriation, with grants not exceeding $50,000 per highly rural area, and VA anticipates awarding 3-4 new grants ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million.

Eligible applicants are limited to Veterans Service Organizations recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and State Veterans Service Agencies. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 18, 2025. The grant selection process is competitive, with VA awarding points based on program implementation plan, evaluation strategy, community relationships, and innovative approaches. Successful applicants will receive a one-year grant and will be required to provide detailed reporting on transportation services, including veteran data, trip details, and service outcomes. The program emphasizes improving veterans' access to medical care in areas with significant transportation challenges.