Nonprofits, Gov entities
Government-funded
$500K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Formula funding that flows through states and large urbanized areas to nonprofits and public bodies providing transportation for seniors and people with disabilities — accessible vans and buses, mobility management programs, and volunteer driver networks. Federal share is 80% for capital projects.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Private nonprofit organizations are the priority applicants for traditional capital projects
2.Public bodies eligible where nonprofit service is unavailable or they coordinate such services
3.Projects must be included in the area's Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan
4.80% federal share for capital, 50% for operating assistance
5.Apply through your state DOT or designated regional recipient
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