Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Integrated Mobility Division $10,973,238 through the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on April 21, 2026, with completion expected by March 30, 2034. The award provides operating and capital funding to support continued transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities across rural and small urban areas of North Carolina. Operating funds cover eligible expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and consumable items with a useful life of less than one year, while capital investments support the purchase of service and mobility managers across multiple counties.

NCDOT, as the primary recipient, distributes funds to multiple subrecipients throughout the state to maintain essential transportation services for vulnerable populations. The award enables the state and its subrecipient network to sustain paratransit and demand-response services, provide mobility management coordination, and support related operating infrastructure necessary to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities in areas where conventional public transportation is unavailable or insufficient. This formula grant allocation reflects the FTA's ongoing investment in supplemental transportation solutions designed to enhance quality of life and reduce mobility barriers for underserved populations.