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Find similar grantsLocal Transit Grants is sponsored by NJ TRANSIT’s Office of Local Programs and Community Mobility. Provides funding for local shuttle services, planning projects, and capital equipment to help community transportation providers fill service gaps.
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Local Transit Grants - NJTPA Photo by Steve Hockstein/HarvardStudio. com The NJTPA assists NJ TRANSIT in the selection of local transit grants for shuttle vehicles and operating expenses. Grant applications and administration are managed by NJ TRANSIT.
All services must be consistent with County Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plans (CPTHSTP) . NJ TRANSIT’s Office of Local Programs and Community Mobility provides grant opportunities for local shuttle services, planning projects, and the purchase of capital equipment to help community transportation providers fill service gaps in service.
Grant funding is available for programs that meet the needs of older adults, low-income individuals, and people with disabilities that are job seekers. Many funded programs help provide services in areas not served by fixed-route transit. New Jersey Job Access and Reverse Commute In 2014 NJ TRANSIT launched the New Jersey Job Access and Reverse Commute (NJ-JARC) program using state operating funds.
NJ-JARC provides operating assistance to support the development of shuttle services that connect low-income individuals to jobs and employment-related services. Eligible projects include shuttles and connector services to public transit hubs or warehouse job centers. In State Fiscal Year 2025, NJ-JARC awarded $3.
1 million to projects within the NJTPA region, including the Essex County Night Owl shuttle from Newark Penn Station and the Route 57 Shuttle in Warren County. The NJTPA plays a key role in scoring NJ-JARC applications from the region.
Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities INJ TRANSIT also administers the FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilitie s program, a competitive annual grant that funds both capital and operating projects designed to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, for-profit providers of shared-ride services, and public agencies. NJTPA assists in evaluating applications from its region and provides in-depth feedback during the state’s Section 5310 application review process.
Transportation services supported by Section 5310 funding include non-emergency medical transportation, trips for shopping, and access to both competitive and non-competitive employment opportunities. In the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 application cycle, $8. 2 million in capital and operating assistance was awarded to recipients in the NJTPA region.
These recipients included counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations such as Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc, Jewish Family & Vocational Service of Middlesex County, and ARC of Morris.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and other eligible agencies in New Jersey. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Local Transit Grants is funded by NJ TRANSIT’s Office of Local Programs and Community Mobility. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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