Through this program, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) seeks to expand mobility for older adults and people with disabilities across the Commonwealth through filling gaps in the transportation network, complementing – not duplicating – existing services, and supporting coordinated models of transportation.
Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/21/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The overall goal of the FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant program is to provide and strengthen the transportation services available to meet the mobility needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. It is recognized that these populations have transportation needs which are often not met by conventional automobile or public transportation, and require specialized assistance to access key destinations including but not limited to services, employment, and medical care. All Section 5310 projects must provide service to older adults and/or persons with disabilities of all ages. Organizations may transport a broader range of clientele, and are encouraged to use their vehicles in a coordinated manner, but the focus of the program is transporting seniors and/or individuals who have disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
The following types of organizations are eligible to apply:
- Private nonprofits providing transportation service to seniors and/or persons with disabilities because publicly operated mass transportation service in your service area is unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to meet the needs of these populations.
- Governmental entity such as a Regional Transit Authority, municipality, or Council on Aging providing transportation service to seniors and/or persons with disabilities because no private non-profit organizations are readily available in your service area to provide the needed service.
- Private Taxi Operator providing public transportation to include shared ride transportation services to the general public on a regular basis.
For more information, visit MassDOT.
