Through this program, 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: 11/22/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
To purchase the vehicles, MassDOT uses Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funds, as well as state Mobility Assistance Program (MAP) funds. Subrecipients will be responsible for complying with federal and state regulations, with support from MassDOT Rail and Transit Division (RTD) staff.
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.
The goal of the Mobility Assistance Program (MAP) is to provide transportation services to older adults and persons with disabilities as defined in Chapter 637 § 13 of the Acts of 1983. MAP funding is exclusively used for the purchase of eligible vehicles, and is primarily used as a State financial match to federally funded capital vehicle purchases.
Revenue Categories
The following categories of cash revenue can be used as local match:
- Local government appropriations
- Local dedicated tax revenues
- Private donations
- Net income generated from advertising and concessions
- Organization contracts such as human service program funding
- State funding, such as formula grants from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
- Non-DOT federal funds.
Evaluation Criteria
First, MassDOT undertakes a threshold review to confirm that applicants are eligible to apply. In the threshold review, MassDOT confirms that the following criteria are met:
- Application is complete with all required forms and attachments
- Application was submitted on time
- Applicant attended training session, if applicable (mandatory for new applicants)
- Applicant certified and verified organization eligibility requirements
- Project(s) applied for is/are eligible per federal and state guidelines
- Project(s) applied for is/are consistent with, and included in, the Regional Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan
- Application demonstrates appropriate and sufficient local match resources
- If an existing grantee, the applicant’s organization is fulfilling current work plan obligations, submitting reports timely, and up to date on addressing any outstanding oversight review deficiencies
- If a new applicant, the applicant has capacity to support and perform proper grant program and project management.
For more information, visit MassDOT.
