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ActiveFederal Transit Administration (FTA) - administered regionally/locally · 2026

Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310)

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Agency: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - administered regionally/locally
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Private non-profit corporations and public agencies that offer coordinated transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in urbanized areas. Administered by regional planning bodies.
Grant Type: Federal Passthrough
Geographic Scope: California

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Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) is sponsored by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - administered regionally/locally. This program provides capital and operating grants to assist private non-profit corporations and public agencies that offer coordinated transportation services to meet the needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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FTA Section 5310 -Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program | Caltrans FTA Section 5310 -Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program FTA Section 5310 -Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program is authorized by 49 United States Code (U.S.C.)

5310. The goal of the FTA 5310 Program is to improve the mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding the transportation mobility options available.

This program provides grant funds for capital, mobility management, and operating expenses for: Public transportation projects planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities when public transportation is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable; Public transportation projects that exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Public transportation projects that improve access to fixed-route service and decrease reliance on complementary paratransit; and Alternatives to public transportation projects that assist seniors and individuals with disabilities in regards to transportation.

To apply for Caltrans administered Federal Transit Administration (FTA 5310) funding, you must be a non-profit organization or a qualifying public agency. Caltrans administers FTA 5310 funding in rural (communities under 50,000), small urban (communities 50,000-199,999) and the following large urban areas: San Francisco/Bay Area, Riverside/San Bernardino, Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, and Bakersfield.

For other large urban areas not listed, their FTA 5310 funding is administered locally and is not part of Caltrans. Next Call for Projects : Caltrans will release the next call for projects June 30, 2025. Applications can be accessed via the BlackCat Transit Data Management System and are due by September 3, 2025, at 1pm.

Please contact Mark. Barry@dot. ca.

gov if you have questions or would like to be added to the email interest list. 2023 Call for Projects: Grant funding was approved by FTA in late September 2024. Award lists are posted in the BlackCat Transit Data Management System .

Contact your Caltrans 5310 liaison if you have questions on the status of your award. 2022 Call for Projects: Grant funding was approved by the FTA in late September 2022. Contact your Caltrans 5310 liaison if you have questions on the status of your award.

Additional resources and more information is posted via the BlackCat Transit Data Management System . If you need BlackCat access, please contact Magdalena Saldana .

Capital - Vehicles (ADA accessible vehicles) and related equipment (cameras, mobile radios, scheduling software, etc.) Mobility Management (Travel training, One Stop Call Center, etc.) Private non-profit organizations (all projects) Public agencies where no private non-profits are readily available to provide service (Capital and Mobility Management) Public agencies that have been approved by the State to coordinate transportation services (CTSA) (Capital and Mobility Management) Public agencies (for Operating Assistance and Mobility Management projects) Information on Program Guidance and Background The FTA 5310 applications and further program resources such as the Bi-Annual Report template and other resourced can be found in the BlackCat Transit Data Management System under the Resources tab: Resources > Global Resources > Federal Programs > 5310.

Contact Magdalena Saldana should you need BlackCat access.

More Program and Background Information (PDF) For general questions, please call the FTA 5310 Hotline at 1-(888) 472-6816 or contact your Caltrans 5310 Liaison (PDF) Caltrans District HQ Liaison Contacts: 5, 6, 7 & 12: Joel Rodriguez Special Projects: Magdalena Saldana Links to Important Information: BlackCat Transit Data Management System Caltrans FTA 5310 Fact Sheet (PDF ) FTA Circular FTA C 9070.

1G Caltrans 5310 Traditional Scoring Criteria (PDF) Caltrans 5310 Expanded Scoring Criteria (PDF) 5310 Agency Monitoring Form (PDF) Reimbursement Request Form Sample Resolution of Authority Cal OES: Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources California Climate Investments California Transportation Plan 2050 Stormwater Education Campaign Tenant and Landlord Resources

Eligibility Requirements

Private non-profit corporations and public agencies that offer coordinated transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in urbanized areas. Administered by regional planning bodies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private non-profit corporations and public agencies that offer coordinated transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in urbanized areas. Administered by regional planning bodies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310)?

Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) is funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - administered regionally/locally. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310)?

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