This $544,809 Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513), will fund the purchase of ADA-compliant vehicles and other transportation services to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities in southwest Alabama.
Specifically, the grant will provide $440,373 in federal funds and $104,436 in local matching funds to support the following activities: the purchase of seven vehicles (including four 12+2 passenger vans and three accessible mini-vans) for four local non-profit and faith-based organizations, $40,500 for purchased transportation services, and $14,272 for operating expenses. The South Alabama Regional Planning Commission will receive $44,947 in federal funds to administer the program. This award, effective August 19, 2024, will enhance transportation options and independent living for the target populations through 2031.
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