Section 5310 Grant Program 2021 Application

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking applications for the Section 5310 Grant Program 2021, a competitive federal grant opportunity designed to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. This program provides funding for capital and operating expenses aimed at removing transportation barriers and expanding mobility options. Eligible applicants can submit proposals for three types of projects: traditional capital, operating assistance, and nontraditional capital projects. The solicitation requires comprehensive application documentation, including specific application forms, budget pages, and supporting materials. Interested parties must submit their complete applications between June 10, 2021, and August 4, 2021, with all documents to be submitted by 4:00 PM EDT on the closing date. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the program appears to prioritize proposals that demonstrate clear strategies for enhancing transportation access for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The grant opportunity is open to a specific set of eligible recipients, including private nonprofit organizations, state or local government authorities, and public transportation operators. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The program does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors, and there are no explicit references to integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The total estimated value of the grant program is not specified, and individual grant award amounts are not predetermined. Funding for the program comes from the Federal Section 5310 program, which provides competitive grants to support transportation mobility projects. Applicants are advised to contact DOT.Section5310@ct.gov for any inquiries about the grant opportunity, and must carefully complete all required application documents to be considered for funding.