The purpose of this grant award is to fund human services transportation projects for the denver region

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Denver Regional Council of Governments $881,892 on April 1, 2026, through its Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to fund human services transportation projects in the Denver region.

DRCOG will use the funding to purchase replacement and expansion ADA-compliant vehicles, software, and miscellaneous equipment, and to provide operating assistance for a startup service. Projects will ensure a state of good repair for vehicles and software and improve transit service reliability for older adults and individuals with disabilities in the region.

The award funds five sub-recipients: A Little Help, AbleLight, Douglas County Government, Evergreen Park and Recreation District, and Via Mobility Services. The period of performance runs through March 31, 2027, with place of performance in Colorado.

Activities

Activities include purchase of replacement and expansion ADA vehicles software and misc. Equipment and operating assistance for a startup service.

Expected outcomes

Projects funded in this grant award will ensure a state of good repair for vehicles and software and improve reliability of transit services for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Intended beneficiaries

All projects will benefit the specialized transit services provided to older adults and individuals with disabilities in the region.

Subrecipient activities

This application provides funding to 5 subrecipients: 1) a little help 2) ablelight 3) douglas county government 4) evergreen park and recreation district and 5) via mobility services.