This program provides capital assistance for vehicles and specialized equipment to public agencies and private nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of transportation dependent individuals. This program requires public participation and equality of service under Title VI and the Americans with Disabilities Act. A Program of Projects is developed from an annual application process. FTA requires monitoring and oversight of these projects through quarterly performance reports, insurance documentation, preventative maintenance reporting, and on sight monitoring of equipment and services.
Type of Assistance: Capital
Eligibility: Private nonprofit organizations and public entities that provide transportation services to meet the needs of elderly and persons with disabilities.
Amounts Available: Based on federal formula, approximately $1.5 million per year
Match Requirement: Capital - 80% federal, 20% local
Grant Application Period: The 2011 application period is OPEN. The deadline to submit an application is no later than 4:30 Friday, May 7, 2010. Click here to view the Application in Adobe Acrobat format. Click here to view the Procedures Manual in Adobe Acrobat format. Click here to view the Application in Microsoft Word format. Click here to view the Procedures Manual in Microsoft Word format.
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