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Find similar grantsRural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Supports technical assistance to enhance the operation of rural transportation systems.
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Funding Details: Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems - Rural Health Information Hub Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems Assistance Listing: 10. 351 U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service Grants.
gov contact center: Self-service knowledge base System for award management (SAM): USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering grants to improve the economic conditions of rural areas by providing technical assistance that will enhance the operation of rural transportation systems.
In the case of this program, technical assistance is defined as a function performed for the benefit of a private business enterprise or a community and which is a problem solving activity, such as market research, product and/or service improvement, and feasibility study to assist in the transportation needs and economic development of a rural area.
USDA encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the agency's priorities: Domestic manufacturing and industrial capacity Domestic energy production and energy New and expanded markets for American farmers and Program integrity, including the prevention and reduction of fraud and waste Applicants must be qualified national organizations with experience in providing technical assistance and training to rural communities nationwide for the purpose of improving passenger transportation services or Nationwide and U.S. territories Project period: October 1, 2026 - Estimated number of awards: 5 Estimated total program funding: Links to the full announcement, application instructions , and the online application process are available through Community and economic development · Farmers and farmworkers · Needs assessment methods and resources · Planning and strategy methods and resources RBCS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Developmental Grants-Rural Transportation System for Fiscal Year 2026, U.S. Department of Agriculture, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: County governments, state governments, special district governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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