The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking applications for its 2026 Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) Operating and Mobility Management Cycle.
Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/07/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 2 Years
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 older adults 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 services, employment, medical care, and other important destinations. 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 coordinate with other local agencies, but the focus of the program is mobility for seniors and/or individuals who have disabilities.
Grant Period
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027
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 the 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 the 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.
- Additional Eligibility Guidance for Municipal Applicants
- The receipt of grant funds is contingent upon the grantee being able to certify that it will comply with the Massachusetts General Laws, including G.L. c. 40A, § 3A, the MBTA Communities Act. Compliance with the MBTA Communities Act is determined by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
For more information, visit MassDOT.
