RDBCP-RBDG-RT-2026: Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Rural Business-Cooperative Service notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 26, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$650,000
- Total funding$995,500
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Rural Business Development Grant awards averaged $92,322; this notice allows up to $650,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Rural Business Development Grant grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rural Business Development Grant (10.351) awarded $181 million across 1,965 grant awards, an average of $92,322 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Border Regional Commission | New Hampshire | 6 | $12.9 million |
| National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation, Inc. | District of Columbia | 9 | $3.2 million |
| Nebraska Indian Community College | Nebraska | 8 | $3.0 million |
| Cherokee Nation | Oklahoma | 6 | $2.1 million |
| Mid-Columbia Economic Development District | Oregon | 2 | $1.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.