1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsRural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). DRPT administers Virginia's Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP).
Get a weekly digest of new grants like this
A free weekly digest of new foundation and federal funding opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) - DRPT Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is responsible for administering Virginia’s Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP).
RTAP provides funding from the Federal Transit Administration 5311(b)(3) program to assist with the design and implementation of training and technical-assistance projects and other support services for transportation operators in non-urbanized areas. Rural public transportation operators receive training and technical assistance through the program.
DRPT’s Public Transit Division provides resources for training and technical assistance to rural transportation providers through RTAP.
DRPT RTAP Scholarship Program Scholarships are available through the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) for the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP), to assist rural and specialized transit operations to further the development of management skills to encourage the development of professional networks by attending transit training, seminars, workshops and conferences.
Please see the RTAP Scholarship Program Guidelines for information on eligibility criteria and application procedures. National RTAP provides a wealth of free resources for Tribal and Rural Transit Agencies. They provide free training materials, toolkits, eLearning courses, webinars and other technical assistance products.
They have a comprehensive collection of resources on rural and tribal transit and can help agencies find answers to difficult questions. They can also help you to connect with peer transit agencies across the country. National RTAP’s Annual Conference is a great opportunity to network and learn from other rural and tribal transit providers and is eligible for DRPT’s RTAP Scholarship Program.
A few key National RTAP resources are: The National RTAP Resource Library Technical Briefs and Topic Guides Toolkits for Transit Managers, Marketing, Roadeos, and more Visit the National RTAP website for their full resource catalog. For any additional questions related to RTAP or any other training/technical assistance needs, please reach out to your Transit Program Manager.
DRPT’s WebGrants site is the portal that allows DRPT’s partners to apply for funding, submit reimbursement requests, manage grants, and report performance requirements.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rural transit providers in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) is funded by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The continuing resolution signed September 2, 2026 extended surface transportation authorities through December 11 — but left out the IIJA Division J advance appropriations that fund them. The authority survives; roughly $17.5 billion a year does not. Here is what changes October 1 and how applicants to live FTA and FRA competitions should respond.
Read articleFRA combined FY2025 and FY2026 into a single $2.04 billion CRISI NOFO — the last round backed by IIJA advance appropriations. With a $532.5M rural set-aside, 130 anticipated awards, and a June 25 deadline, the strategic terrain has shifted toward shovel-ready short lines and grade-crossing technology.
Read articleThe AFID Infrastructure Grant program closes October 30, 2026. Awards top out at $50,000, they are reimbursable, and only a political subdivision can apply. The August round put $507,000 into 14 projects at an average of about $36,000.
Read article