Grants for Transporation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas

The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applicants for Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas.

This program furthers the Departments mission by establishing a program to provide grants

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to eligible recipients to assist veterans in highly rural areas through innovative transportation services to travel to Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VA Medical Centers), and to otherwise assist in providing transportation services in connection with the provision of VA medical care to these veterans.

Related Programs

Veterans Transportation Program

Department of Veterans Affairs

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Office: Chief Business Office

Estimated Funding: $3,000,000

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Additional Information of Eligibility:
See information contained in the full grant announcement for definition of eligible applicants.

Veteran Service Organizations and State Veteran Service Agencies Recognized by the Secretary for Veterans Affairs.

Non eligible entities cannot apply directly, they have to partner with an eligible entity and be a subreceipient.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/p552nvc4m5e/

Contact:
Darren WallaceNational Coordinator Higly Rural Transportation GrantsPhone 4048285380

Agency Email Description:
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Agency Email:
HRTG@va.gov

Date Posted:
2013-12-03

Application Due Date:
2014-03-03

Archive Date:
2014-01-19

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