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Up to $437,933 in Grants Available for FY2022 FTA 5310 Stark County Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program

May 13, 2022

Up to $437,933 in funds are available for projects that will improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding transportation mobility options. This program typically assists in the purchase of paratransit vehicles and/or provides operating support to qualified non-profit organizations that meet the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Applications will be available for download after May 18, 2022 on the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) website as well as the Stark County Regional Planning Commission (SCRPC) website. The application deadline is June 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

A5310  application workshop will be held on May 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the McKinley Room at the Stark County Main Library to discuss program requirements and application procedures.

For questions please contact Emily Kimble, SARTA Grants Manager at 330-477-2782 ext. 508 or via email at [email protected] or Karl Lucas, Senior Planner, SCRPC, at 330-451-7386 or via email at [email protected]