Summary
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will provide $7 million in grants to help rural veterans get transportation services for accessing health care. This funding aims to assist veterans living in areas far from VA medical facilities by supporting organizations that offer transportation.
Key Facts
- The VA announced $7 million in grants for transportation services to rural veterans.
- These grants will help veterans in remote areas access VA health care services.
- Approximately 4.7 million veterans live in rural areas, with 2.8 million relying on VA health care.
- Veterans in rural areas often face long distances to reach health services.
- The grants are available through the Highly Rural Transportation Grants program.
- Counties with fewer than seven people per square mile are eligible for the funding.
- Veterans using the program will not have to pay for transportation.
- Interested organizations can apply for the funding by May 5, 2026.
