OPEN: Applications opened October 16, 2026 and close December 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (confirmed on official application portal). Competitive 2027-2029 applicant grant, subject to eligibility and available state funds.
Oregon ODOT-ODVA 2027-2029 Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Grants (Typical $50,000-$150,000; Dec 3)
FundingMinimum project request $10,000; no published individual award maximum. ODOT estimates typical individual awards at $50,000-$150,000, not a guaranteed range or cap. Total 2027-2029 program funding pool up to $650,000 statewide. No required local match; optional cash or in-kind resources can strengthen scoring. Reimbursement after eligible costs and required quarterly reports.
DeadlineThursday, December 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (explicit on official Cognito application; October 23 guide confirms extension from November 19 but does not itself specify a zone).
Last verified2026-11-01
Required next actionOpen the official ODOT funding page and download the linked 11-page 2027-2029 RVHT solicitation guide: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/RPTD/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx . Verify Oregon applicant status as County, Transportation District or federally recognized Tribe and RUCA 4-10 service area where applicable. Apply at https://www.cognitoforms.com/ODOT2/RuralVeteransHealthcareTransportationProgramApplication20272029 by Thursday December 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time; complete the required applicant contact, ODOT region, budget, project narratives, service estimates and signature fields, and check conditional supporting documents. No LOI in this funding cycle. Questions: PTDapplications@odot.oregon.gov.
Broad Eligibility
Oregon County, Transportation District or federally recognized Indian Tribe. For nontribal services, proposed area requires RUCA code 4-10; Oregon federally recognized Tribes are exempt from this RUCA restriction and may serve their eligible veterans statewide. Services must improve rural-veteran access to health care or healthy living. Other transit providers and healthcare nonprofits need an eligible applicant entity.
Atlas Analysis
2026-10-31: Read controlling ODOT/ODVA 11-page October 23 2026 2027-29 RVHT solicitation guide and Oregon Public Transportation Funding Opportunities page. Genuine state lottery-funded applicant grants; not procurement or federal state allocation. Applications opened Oct 16; deadline EXTENDED from Nov 19 to Thursday Dec 3 2026 11:59pm PACIFIC TIME (explicit on official ODOT Cognito application form, which was independently rendered and reviewed). $650,000 program pool is NOT an applicant award. Project min request $10,000, no cap; typical estimates $50,000-150,000. No match required, optional contributions may affect scoring. Reimbursement contingent on quarterly report / OPTIS; TRC optional <=20% for eligible related tech/TA/planning, not operations. Application via Cognito form; the official Cognito application form was independently rendered/read October 31, showing 35 labeled fields, applicant and ODOT region, funding request/local match, service type and contractor, narratives, anticipated rider metrics, optional technical requests, attachments and signature. Checked exact title, RVHT and post content across published and pending WP posts: no corresponding 2027-29 cycle; unique exact grant identifier checked. Source: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/RPTD/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx . Do not call pending status approved/published. Other duplicate/cross-worker checks still required before protected approval.
Oregon 2027-2029 Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation (RVHT) Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Public Transportation Office and Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) invite applications for competitive state-funded grants that help rural Oregon veterans reach healthcare and related wellness services. This is an applicant-facing financial-assistance program, not an equipment or services procurement for state government.
Funding and deadline
Deadline: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time The official October 23 solicitation extends an earlier November 19 deadline. The official ODOT Cognito application explicitly specifies Pacific Time, although the PDF guide itself omits the zone. Applications opened October 16, 2026.
Minimum individual project request: $10,000. No fixed per-project maximum is established; ODOT anticipates that most individual awards will fall between $50,000 and $150,000. These figures are estimates, not guaranteed awards or a mandatory cap. ODOT expects up to $650,000 total statewide for the 2027-2029 biennium. Do not confuse this program-wide pool with an individual award.
Applicant eligibility and geography
Eligible applicants are Oregon counties, transportation districts, or federally recognized Indian tribes. For nontribal proposals, the service area must have USDA Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) codes 4 through 10. Oregon federally recognized tribes may apply regardless of service-area RUCA code, and services to their veterans anywhere within Oregon can qualify. Transit contractors, healthcare providers and nonprofits are not independently eligible unless applying through an eligible county, district, or tribe.
Eligible projects and restrictions
Funds can preserve or expand prior RVHT routes, establish new rural-veteran healthcare trips, or support related service development and mobility management. Operations and purchased transportation services receive priority. Trips may reach physical, dental, mental, behavioral and other health-related destinations, including non-VA facilities. Shared rides are encouraged, but RVHT funds cover only properly allocated costs of serving veterans, not incidental civilian ride costs. Veterans and personal care attendants may not be charged fares or copayments, and donations may not be solicited.
No local match is required; voluntary cash or in-kind resources may improve competitiveness. Payments are reimbursement-based and depend on quarterly reporting through ODOT OPTIS. Eligible service costs begin at fully executed grant agreement or expressly authorized pre-award date. Optional related Technical Resource Center support may cover eligible technology, technical assistance or planning up to 20% of project costs if an RVHT award is made; that support cannot fund rides or operating expenses. Grant agreements are expected July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029.
How to apply
Read the official 2027-2029 RVHT solicitation guide, verify the relevant RUCA codes and eligible applicant status, and submit the ODOT Cognito full application by December 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time No preliminary letter of interest is required in this cycle; more than one distinct project application is allowed. The controlling 11-page guide was checked October 31, 2026. The official Cognito form was independently reviewed, including applicant/ODOT region, funding request, service type, project narrative, outcomes, optional technical support, supporting documents and signature fields. Applicants should complete every required field and verify conditional requirements before filing.
Source verificationOfficial government source · www.oregon.govAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-01. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
