Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Grant Program
Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Grant Program supports rural Oregon veterans by funding transportation services that improve access to healthcare, food, and other goods supporting well-being.
Funder: Oregon Department of Transportation
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Applications open) | November 19, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $650,000 total; estimated awards of $50,000–$150,000 for 24 months; $10,000 minimum request
Summary: Supports transportation services that connect rural Oregon veterans with healthcare and goods and services supporting well-being.
Key Information: Only counties, transportation districts, and Oregon’s federally recognized Tribes may apply; Tribes are exempt from rural service-area requirements.
Description
The Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation (RVHT) Grant Program is administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Public Transportation Office in partnership with the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs. It funds preservation and expansion of existing services, new transportation services, and planning and development for veterans not currently served. Healthcare access includes physical, mental, and behavioral health, along with goods and services supporting well-being, such as pharmacies, nutritional support, and food access. Destinations do not need to be VA-affiliated.
The 2027–2029 solicitation prioritizes operations and purchased services that create or preserve immediate benefits for veterans. It seeks clearly identified needs, innovative and measurable local solutions, and coordination of transportation resources. Priorities include veteran-responsive schedules, specialist and regional hospital trips, chronic-condition treatment, preventive health events, and accessible transit for veterans with disabilities.
