Provide funding for both capital and operating expenses for the agency and its subrecipients

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) a Formula Grant of $3,938,528 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) on June 10, 2025. The award supports both capital and operating expenses to sustain and expand specialized transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the urbanized areas of Orlando and Kissimmee. Capital activities include the procurement of ten Turtle Top paratransit vehicles, while operating expenses cover driver salaries, fuel, maintenance items with useful life under one year, and preventive maintenance necessary for continued transit operations.

The funding enables Lynx and six subrecipients—Aspire Health Partners Inc., Primrose Center Inc., Life Concepts Inc. (dba Quest Inc.), Seniors First Inc., Special Hearts Farm Inc., and The Opportunity Center Inc.—to maintain and enhance service delivery through FY26 and beyond. Subrecipient organizations will receive operating assistance to continue essential services within their respective sectors, while NeighborLink services will maintain and expand enhanced geographic coverage specifically targeting vulnerable populations. The award period extends through March 30, 2035, ensuring sustained access to mobility services that enable seniors and individuals with disabilities to maintain independence and access essential services.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for both capital and operating expenses for the agency and its subrecipients. These funds are designated to support the provision of transportation services for individuals with disabilities and older adults ensuring continued access to essential mobility and services for these populations.

Activities

The allocated funds will be utilized for the procurement of ten (10) turtle top vehicles to support paratransit and neighborlink services. Additionally these funds will cover eligible subrecipient operating expenses including but not limited to driver salaries fuel items with a useful life of less than one year and preventive maintenance ensuring the continued operation of transit services. Neighborlink services during FY26 will maintain and expand its enhanced geographic coverage specifically targeting seniors and individuals with disabilities while also supporting necessary administrative activities to ensure the programs effective operation.

Expected outcomes

The funding will enable lynx and its subrecipients to sustain and enhance services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. This will result in improved access to transportation ensuring these populations can continue to receive the mobility and support they need to maintain independence and access essential services.

Intended beneficiaries

Seniors and individuals with disabilities in the urbanized areas of orlando and kissimmee.

Subrecipient activities

The following subrecipients will receive operating assistance to maintain services. 1) aspire health partners INC. 2) primrose center INC. 3) life concepts INC. DBA quest INC. 4) seniors first INC. 5) special hearts farm INC. And 6) the opportunity center INC. This funding is designated to support the continued operation and delivery of essential services provided by these organizations within their respective sectors.