Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Grants

The Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program is a competitive grant program that supports efforts to improve the coordination of transportation services for underserved populations. This includes older adults, people with disab

The Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program supports efforts to improve the coordination of transportation services for underserved populations. This includes older adults, people with disabilities, and those with low incomes who often face barriers to accessing healthcare, jobs, education, and other essential services. The program provides competitive funding to support innovative projects that will improve the coordination of transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation services (NEMT) for older adults, people with disabilities, and people of low-income. Projects often involve partnerships among human service agencies, transit providers, and healthcare organizations, and they may include coordination technology improvements, mobility management strategies, or develop integration systems that coordinate rides and information across a region or state.

State, local government entities, Federally recognized Indian Tribes, and operators of public transportation services; as well as non-profit organizations who have the authority and technical capacity to implement a regional or statewide capital project.

To apply for ICAM applicants must provide specific credentials and documentation. These can be found in the NOFO. In general, you must register in the SAM database and maintain active registration. Complete application forms SF-424 and the supplemental form for ICAM. You must provide a project narrative, budget information, letters of support and compliance certifications. Applications must be submitted in Grants.gov

Allowable Uses Include; Capital investments such as; vehicles (e.g., accessible vans or buses), mobility management systems, scheduling and dispatch technologies, coordination software, and pilot projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to coordination

Assistance is available during specific grant cycles announced through a NOFO. Once awarded, grantees will have up to 24 months from the time of the award to implement the funded activities. Within the first year, projects must be able to demonstrate impacts related to the expected outcome as described in the application. Funds under the ICAM Pilot Program may be used for capital expenditures only

Applicants must engage in collaborative planning with stakeholders from transportation, health, and human services sectors. This coordination is essential to align proposed projects with locally developed Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plans (Coordinated Plans), as mandated by federal public transportation law. FTA emphasizes that projects should demonstrate meaningful partnerships and coordination efforts to enhance mobility for transportation-disadvantaged populations

Funding for the ICAM Program is awarded through a discretionary, competitive selection process. FTA publishes a NOFO on Grants.gov and FTA's website to solicit project proposals. The NOFO outlines eligibility criteria, program goals, required application contents, deadlines, and evaluation factors. Eligible applicants (e.g., state departments of transportation, designated recipients, local governments, nonprofit organizations) submit proposals through the Grants.gov portal, FTA evaluates each application based on criteria such as project alignment with program goals (e.g., improving mobility and coordination), readiness and feasibility, local financial commitment, innovation and replicability. FTA staff conduct the technical reviews, and proposals are scored by review panels. Final funding decisions are approved by the FTA Administrator or a designated senior official. FTA then publishes a list of selected projects. Once selected, grantees receive funding through FTA's electronic award and grant management system (TrAMS). Funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis

FTA uses several criteria to evaluate and score proposals. The criteria are outlined in the NOFO for each fiscal year but generally include, demonstration of need; demonstration of benefits; planning and partnerships; local financial commitment; project implementation strategy; and technical, legal, and financial capacity etc. Refer to the NOFO for specific criteria each fiscal year.

Funding for the Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program is awarded through a discretionary, competitive selection process. FTA publishes a NOFO on Grants.gov and FTA's website to solicit project proposals. The NOFO outlines eligibility criteria, program goals, required application contents, deadlines, and evaluation factors. Eligible applicants (e.g., state departments of transportation, designated recipients, local governments, nonprofit organizations) submit proposals through the Grants.gov portal. FTA evaluates each application based on specific criteria. FTA staff conduct the technical reviews, and proposals are scored by review panels. Final funding decisions are approved by the FTA Administrator or a designated senior official. FTA then publishes a list of selected projects. Once selected, grantees receive funding through FTA's electronic award and grant management system (currently TrAMS). Funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis.

Applicants can request a debriefing from FTA after awards have been announced. A debriefing provides insight into how their application was evaluated.