Workforce Development – Urban Training (Rolling)
🏛 Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
✓ Free, no account · Source: Virginia state grants portal · Last verified Jul 6, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for transit agencies in small urban areas that want to train staff. Eligible organizations can seek reimbursement for courses, workshops, seminars, driver roadeos, and conferences related to public transportation, paratransit, and human services transportation. Reimbursement covers up to 80% of eligible expenses. Funds cannot be used for lobbying activities.
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Program description
The Workforce Development – Small Urban Training program makes scholarships available to reimburse eligible organizations for courses, workshops, seminars, driver roadeos, and conferences with subject matter applicable to public transportation, paratransit, and human services transportation. Eligible applicants are transit agencies in small urban areas. Scholarship funds may not be used for lobbying activity. Reimbursement is up to 80% of eligible expenses.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed application form (specific form not detailed in description)
- Description of proposed training activities and relevance to transportation
- Budget with itemized eligible expenses
- Documentation of 20% cost-share commitment
- Attendee information and expected learning outcomes
Program contact
- 👤 Katy Miller
- 📧 katy.miller@drpt.virginia.gov
- 📞 (804) 972-4596
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Transit agencies located in small urban areas are eligible. Your organization must serve public transportation, paratransit, or human services transportation.
What expenses can be reimbursed?
Eligible expenses include courses, workshops, seminars, driver roadeos, and conferences with subject matter relevant to transportation. Reimbursement covers up to 80% of costs.
Can we use funds for lobbying?
No. Funds cannot be used for any lobbying activities.
What is the application deadline?
This is a rolling program. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis without a specific cutoff date.
What should we focus on in our application?
Clearly connect proposed training to workforce development in public or human services transportation. Show how training will benefit your agency and staff.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Choose training directly tied to public transportation operations or paratransit delivery. Vague or tangential courses are unlikely to qualify.
- Document expected attendance and measurable workforce outcomes from each training activity. Reviewers want to see clear benefit to your organization.
- Keep detailed records of all eligible expenses. You'll need receipts and documentation to support reimbursement claims.
- Since reimbursement is 80%, budget for your 20% cost-share from the start. Plan which expenses you'll cover.
- Submit applications early and frequently. Rolling deadlines mean earlier applications face less competition than submissions closer to any potential funding cutoffs.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when training is too general or not clearly tied to public transportation. Applicants often underestimate the cost-share required—remember you must cover 20% of expenses. Vague descriptions of how training improves workforce capability weaken competitiveness.
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