U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced that USDA is seeking applicants to provide technical assistance to enhance rural transportation systems that will connect people to more economic resources in their communities.
The grants are part of the Rural Business Development Grant program. Eligible applicants should be qualified, experienced national organizations seeking to provide rural communities with training and technical assistance to improve passenger transportation services and facilities.
Organizations receiving funding typically support Tribal, local and regional governments; public transit agencies; and related nonprofit and for-profit organizations in rural areas.
To learn more, read full Stakeholder Announcement.