Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
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- Transit 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities – CVP Deadline: Sep 21, 2026
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.513 (USAspending.gov).
- Rhode Island Public Transit Authority 2 awards $95,989,117
- Central Ohio Transit Authority $81,066,188
- State Of California Department Of Transportation $52,616,494
- Capital Area Transportation Authority $29,305,254
- Ohio Department Of Transportation $27,792,595
- Illinois Department Of Transportation $27,428,173
- Oregon Department Of Transportation $25,000,000
- Department Of Transportation New York $21,254,122
- Pennsylvania Department Of Transportation $19,457,804
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
advance appropriations.
Program Objective
To provide financial assistance in meeting the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities where public transportation services are unavailable, insufficient or inappropriate. The Section 5310 program is designed to supplement FTA's other capital assistance programs by funding transportation projects for seniors and individuals with disabilities in all areas - large urban, small urban, and rural. Upon repeal of the New Freedom Program, its goals were incorporated into the Section 5310 program, which funds alternative forms of transportation where traditional services are unavailable, inappropriate, or insufficient. Funds can be used for capital and operations activities. The discretionary program assists in financing innovative capital projects for the transportation disadvantaged that improve the coordination of transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services. In August 2025, this AL was split into two separate programs with specific AL's, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 20.536 and Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Grants – 20.537. The new listings will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.”
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Transit Authority
Eligible sub-recipients include private nonprofit organizations, public bodies approved by the State to coordinate services for seniors and individuals with disabilities and public bodies which certify that no nonprofit organizations or associations are readily available in an area to provide the service.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The Federal Transit Administration approves the program of projects (POPs). An FTA grant award obligating federal funds, includes the POPs in a grant agreement. The grant agreement is subsequently executed so that funds can be used.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This program serves older adults and people with disabilities, providing alternative transportation solutions to overcome barriers to accessing vital and necessary life sustaining services and to enhance their quality of life.
Mission Categories
Primary: Urban Mass Transit
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Section 5310 funding may be used for eligible capital or operating expenses needed to provide specialized transportation service for older adults and persons with disabilities. Up to 10 percent of funds apportioned to a recipient may be used to administer, plan, and provide technical assistance for projects funded under the program. Projects must provide for the maximum feasible coordination of transportation services funded under this section. A minimum of 55 percent of funds must be used for capital projects as listed in Federal Circular 9070.1H. The remaining 45 percent may be used for other capital or operating projects.
Required Documentation
FTA apportions the funds to the States and large urbanized areas on an annual basis. The Governor of each State or an official designee designates an agency to administer the program. Projects must be included in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) approved by FTA and FHWA and must be included in a locally developed Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Compliance with FTA's Annual list of Certifications and Assurances is required. Eligible costs must be in accordance with 2 CFR 200. The state or designated recipient must submit a program of projects (POP) listing all subrecipients and projects in accordance with FTA Circular 9070.1G. FTA annually issues a Federal Register Notice of apportionments, allocations, and program information. Notices can be found on the FTA website at www.transit.dot.gov/ or by contacting the appropriate FTA Regional office to obtain copies or publication dates. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Section 5310 funds may be used to finance capital and operating expenses. The federal share of eligible capital costs may not exceed 80 percent of the net cost of the activity. The federal share of the eligible operating costs may not exceed 50 percent of the net operating costs of the activity. Recipients may use up to 10 percent of their apportionment to support program administrative costs including administration, planning, and technical assistance, which may be funded at 100 percent federal share. Funds for this program are allocated among the States and large urbanized areas by a formula which is based on the population of elderly persons and persons with disabilities in each State according to the latest U.S. Census population figures. States eligible for the sliding scale match under FHWA programs may use that match ratio for section 5310 capital projects. Funds provided under other Federal programs (other than those of the Department of Transportation, with the exception of the Federal Lands Highway Program established by section 204 of Title 23 U.S.C.) may be used as match for capital funds provided under section 5310. Section 5310 CRRSAA and ARP funds may be obligated at up to 100% federal share.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Statutory Formula: Title 49 Chapter 5310 Part Subpart Public Law Formula apportionments are made annually. Sixty percent of funds are apportioned among designated recipients for large urbanized areas (population of 200,000 or more); twenty percent of funds are apportioned to states for small urbanized areas (urbanized areas with less than 200,000 population); and twenty percent of funds are apportioned to states for use in rural areas. The apportionment formula is based on the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities in each urbanized or rural area.
Matching Requirements: Percent: 80 Section 5310 funds may be used to finance capital and operating expenses. The federal share of eligible capital costs may not exceed 80 percent of the net cost of the activity. The federal share of the eligible operating costs may not exceed 50 percent of the net operating costs of the activity. Recipients may use up to 10 percent of their apportionment to support program administrative costs including administration, planning, and technical assistance, which may be funded at 100 percent federal share. Funds for this program are allocated among the States and large urbanized areas by a formula which is based on the population of elderly persons and persons with disabilities in each State according to the latest U.S. Census population figures. States eligible for the sliding scale match under FHWA programs may use that match ratio for section 5310 capital projects. Funds provided under other Federal programs (other than those of the Department of Transportation, with the exception of the Federal Lands Highway Program established by section 204 of Title 23 U.S.C.) may be used as match for capital funds provided under section 5310.
Section 5310 CRRSAA and ARP funds may be obligated at up to 100% federal share.
Matching requirements are mandatory.