This application is to request section 5311 national rural transit assistance program funds in the amount of $3250723 allocated to neponset valley TMA in the state of massachusetts to operate the…

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) provides $3,250,723 to the Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association, Inc. (NVTMA) to operate the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (NRTAP) Technical Assistance Center for a one-year period from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.

The NRTAP Technical Assistance Center supports public transportation infrastructure and services in rural and tribal communities across the United States. Under this award, NVTMA will use the funds to cover eligible expenses such as staff salaries, direct costs, and hiring subject matter experts to design and implement training products, web applications, and provide direct technical assistance tailored to meet the specific needs of rural and tribal transit operators. The expected outcomes include assisting transit programs through the design and implementation of training and technical assistance projects, as well as supporting federal program compliance with best practices and training materials.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible expenses such as staff salaries and direct costs; hire subject matter experts to design and implement training products and web applications; and provide direct technical assistance and other support services tailored to meet the specific needs of rural and tribal transit operators.

Expected outcomes

Nrtap assists transit programs through the design and implementation of training and technical assistance projects and other support services tailored to meet the specific needs of rural and tribal transit operators. Working closely with state departments of transportation and tribal and rural operators nrtap provides a forum for identifying issues and supporting coordinated responses between state programs tribal entities and rural and tribal operators.

Intended beneficiaries

Nrtap and its partners share goals of maximizing access and mobility in rural and tribal areas and supporting federal program compliance with best practices and training materials.