This application is to request section 5310 FFY 2023 funds apportioned to the EL paso UZA in the amount of $993801.the purpose of this award is to provide project amistad operations and capital and…

This $1,272,548 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will provide funding to the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to support transportation services for people with disabilities and elderly individuals in the El Paso urbanized area.

The grant funds will be used by three sub-recipients - Project Amistad, City of Socorro, and Sun Metro - to purchase ADA-compliant vehicles, acquire miscellaneous transportation equipment, fund mobility manager expenses, and cover operating expenses. These activities are expected to permit the sub-recipients to continue providing critical transportation services to the target beneficiary populations in the El Paso region. The award was made on March 21, 2025 with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2031.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase ADA compliant vehicles purchase miscellaneous equipment and funding for mobility manager and operating expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the 3 sub-recipients to continue to provide service for people with disabilities and older adults.

Intended beneficiaries

People with disabilities and elderly in the EL paso UZA.

Subrecipient activities

Funds will be used by 3 sub-recipients to purchase ADA compliant vehicles (2 sub-recipients) purchase miscellaneous equipment (2 sub-recipients) funding for mobility manager expenses (2 sub-recipients) and operating expenses (1 sub-recipient).