Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) a formula grant of $1,316,846 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on April 24, 2026. This award provides capital and operating funding to support specialized transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults within the Cape Coral Urbanized Area (UZA). The funding supports eligible operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, preventive maintenance, and mobility management services, as well as capital investments in transportation infrastructure.

FDOT administers the grant through two subrecipients providing operating assistance—Dr. Piper Center for Social Services Inc. and Lighthouse of Southwest Florida Inc.—which will continue service delivery for the target populations, and the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, which will receive vehicles to expand transportation capacity. The award, with a completion date of March 30, 2033, enables FDOT and its subrecipients to maintain and enhance transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in areas where conventional transit services are insufficient.