Rural Health
News by Topic: Transportation
Jun 26, 2026 - Discusses food insecurity for children in a rural Michigan community and a partnership between a school and nonprofit to educate on and connect children with nutritious food. Describes rural specific challenges in accessing food including community resources, transportation, and pride.
Source: Rapid Growth
FTA: FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program
Federal Register
May 27, 2026 - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is accepting applications for the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program for fiscal year 2026. Proposals are due by August 25, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
May 27, 2026 - Highlights a Maine mobile health unit as a solution for transportation barriers that keep rural residents from accessing healthcare. The unit offers maternal and child healthcare in addition to other services.
Source: WABI
RBCS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Developmental Grants-Rural Transportation System for Fiscal Year 2026
Federal Register
May 26, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) invites applications for the Technical Assistance for passenger Rural Transportation systems under the Rural Business Developmental grant program for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Program guidance and application forms are available on USDA's website.
Source: Federal Register
May 11, 2026 - Profiles the work of the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, which serves a population of about 34,000 patients across about 65,000 square miles. The three VA systems in Arizona offer transportation service primarily for veterans who are older and no longer able to drive, but also assist homeless veterans and those who do not have access to transportation.
Source: Cronkite News