Specialized Transit

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA)SECTION 5310 PROGRAM authorizes capital grants to private nonprofit organizations to assist in providing transportation for the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. Provides up to 80% of all costs for equipment, with the 20% match coming from other than federal funds.

Coordinated community transit systems can obtain these vehicles to serve a wide range of agencies serving elderly and/or disabled clients.

Eligible Sub-grantees

Nonprofit corporations serving elderly and persons with disabilities.
Public bodies approved by SDDOT to coordinate transportation services for elderly and persons with disabilities.
Public bodies which certify to the Governor that no nonprofit organizations are readily available to provide transportation services for elderly and persons with disabilities.
Sub-grantee must be part of a coordinated Public Transit - Human Services transportation plan

Grant application information, forms and timetables can be obtained by contacting:

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Terri Geigle

Transportation Specialist – 5311/5310/Charter/Coordination Plan

605-773-3014

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