5310 Enhanced Mobility Grant Projects Solicitation CALL for Projects

The Charlotte Area Transit System is soliciting proposals for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program (Section 5310). Section 5310 funds are available for capital and operating expenses to support transportation projects that meet the special transportation needs of seniors (individuals 65 years and older) and individuals with disabilities. All projects must be situated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Urbanized area and must be derived from the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for the Charlotte Urbanized Area (FY2022-FY2027). Eligible subrecipients include state or local government organizations, private nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation. The total funding amount available in this solicitation for funding year 2022 is $1,419,581. Applications are available at the City of Charlotte Contract Opportunities website (link below). Applications are due April 12, 2024 by 2:00 pm. Fully completed applications are to be emailed to andra.branch@charlottenc.gov.

A non-mandatory information meeting will be held February 23, 2024 at 10:00 am to discuss the 5310 Enhanced Mobility Grant Program, application and project requirements.

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CATS does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If an auxiliary aid or service or other accommodation is needed in order to attend or fully participate at the February 19th meeting, please contact Andre Branch as far in advance of the meeting as possible so that the request can be considered.

Along with the required Application, please provide a one-page introduction and synopsis which shall associate the project tasks and deliverables with an anticipated timeline.

Link to: Application

(search “FY22 5310 Grant Call for Projects”):

https://charlottenc.gov/DoingBusiness/Pages/ContractOpportunities.aspx

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FTA Circular 9070.1G:

https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/fta-circular-90701g-enhanced-mobility-seniorsand-individuals-disabilities

FTA Certifications and Assurances

FY22 FY2022 Annual List of Certifications and Assurances for FTA Grants and Cooperative Agreements | FTA (dot.gov)

Coordinated Human Services Plan:

2023 Coordinated Human Services Plan

 

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