# Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rdbcp-rbdg-rt-2026-rural-business-development-grant-program-rural/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362473

> Rural Business-Cooperative Service offered grants of up to $650,000 to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $995,500 in total. Applications closed on June 30, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RDBCP-RBDG-RT-2026 |
| Agency | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $650,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $995,500 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.351 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Applicants must be qualified national organizations with experience in providing technical assistance and training to rural communities nationwide for the purpose of improving passenger transportation services or facilities.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this program is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas by providing technical assistance that will enhance the operation of rural transportation systems.

## Questions people ask

### Is RDBCP-RBDG-RT-2026 still open?

No. It closed on June 30, 2026.

### Who can apply for Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems?

Rural Business-Cooperative Service accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems?

Closed June 30, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $650,000 each. About $995,500 in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Rural Business Development Grant grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Northern Border Regional Commission, National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation, Inc., Nebraska Indian Community College. The program made 1,965 awards worth $181 million in that time.