Last week, ACL represented the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services at the Access and
Mobility for All Summit hosted by the U.S. Department of
Transportation (USDOT). In addition to speeches and panel discussions, the
summit featured technology demonstrations by local Assistive Technology Act
programs and the approval of a strategic plan for the Coordinating
Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) - an interagency
partnership to coordinate the efforts of federal agencies funding
transportation services.
Of particular significance to ACL's grantees and partners, the
summit included an announcement of new funding to promote inclusive
transportation and a discussion about harnessing ACL and HHS program funds
to meet "matching" requirements for several grants from the
USDOT's Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
New Funding
Opportunity
FTA has announced the Mobility for
All Pilot Program. The $3.5 million grant program is
available to states and tribes who can partner with community-based
organizations as sub-applicants, The program will fund projects that
enhance transportation connections to jobs, education, and health services
for older adults, people with disabilities, and people with low
income.
Meeting FTA's
Matching Funds Requirement
Federal transit law permits funds from other federal
government programs, including many ACL - and HHS - funded programs, to be
considered "matching funds" for FTA public transit formula
grants.
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