ITS4US Deployment Accelerator Program – Funding Opportunity Open Through Jan 11

The ITS Joint Program Office released a funding opportunity through the ITS4US Deployment Accelerator Program . The program provides seed funding to up to five sites to replicate the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency's Health Connector deployment - a proven, open-source solution that connects transit scheduling with healthcare appointment systems to improve non-emergency medical transportation access in rural and underserved communities. Applications are currently due January 11, 2027, but all BAA deadlines are subject to change. Please refer to the schedule provided on SAM.gov for the most up-to-date information.

Program Highlights:

· Up to 5 awards of $325,000 each (no cost share required)

· 18-month period of performance

· Open to U.S. based public agencies, private companies, non-profits, and academic institutions

Strong candidates include organizations that:

· Operate or partner with a demand-response transit service

· Have a healthcare partner willing to integrate appointment systems

· Serve communities with limited access to non-emergency medical transportation

You can find the BAA and full program details on SAM.gov at: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8433753e4422447fa62b661ec5d8b9da/view

All correspondence, including Q&A and proposal submissions, must be emailed to Contracting Officer (CO) Vivian Riboli at [email protected] .