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 Instructions on Submitting Section 5310 Program Performance Measures. Word Document. Excel Template.
Questions and Answers on the Section 5310, JARC,. and New Freedom Programs (April 29, 2009). This document has been updated to note the date when questions were added or modified.
Overview
This program (49 U.S.C. 5310) provides formula funding to States for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities when the transportation service provided is unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to meeting these needs. Funds are apportioned based on each State’s share of population for these groups of people.
Funds are obligated based on the annual program of projects included in a statewide grant application. The State agency ensures that local applicants and project activities are eligible and in compliance with Federal requirements, that private not-for-profit transportation providers have an opportunity to participate as feasible, and that the program provides for as much coordination of Federally assisted transportation services, assisted by other Federal sources. Once FTA approves the application, funds are available for state administration of its program and for allocation to individual subrecipients within the state.
Eligible Recipients: States are direct recipients. Eligible subrecipients are private non-profit organizations, governmental authorities where no non-profit organizations are available to provide service and governmental authorities approve to coordinate services.
Eligible Activities: Capital expenses that support transportation to meet the special needs of older adults and persons with disabilities.
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Section 5310 services provide transportation for older adults and people wth disabilities.
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