Community Action Development Corp

Community Action Development Corp, operating as Red River Transportation Service, is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity based in Frederick, Oklahoma, that specializes in providing comprehensive community development and social service programs. Registered in SAM.gov since October 2009, the organization focuses on delivering critical services to low-income populations, with a primary emphasis on early childhood education, transportation, and nutrition assistance. As a community development corporation, Red River Transportation Service has established itself as a key provider of social support services in Oklahoma, particularly in the Oklahoma City area.

The organization has received significant federal grant awards, primarily from the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, specifically through the Office of Head Start program. Its most recent prime grant awards include a $4,301,668 five-year Head Start grant starting September 2025 and a $537,708 project grant for early childhood education services. Red River Transportation Service has also been a sub-grantee for multiple federal programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through the State Department of Education, which provides meal reimbursements for daycare centers and Head Start programs. Additionally, the organization has received sub-grants from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for rural transportation assistance, including capital and operating support for public transit in rural areas with populations under 50,000. These diverse grant awards demonstrate the organization's multifaceted approach to community support, encompassing transportation, education, nutrition, and social services for vulnerable populations.