new freedoms application request
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What is New Freedom?
Targets individuals with disabilities Grants for transportation enhancements beyond
requirements of the ADA Goal: connect people with disabilities to the
community and employment Must be new service (not operational on or
before August 10, 2005) Uncommitted Funds
Federal Fiscal Year 07 = $73846
Competitive Selection Process Application Due Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:00 PM
If mailed, postmarked no later than Monday, March 2, 2009
Project meets an identified need from the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan http://docs.mvrpc.org/hstc/FinalRegionalActionPlan.pdf
Score based on data in Project Narrative
Coordination among agencies will be a major consideration
Potential Applicants Should:
Read the New Freedom fact sheets available at: http://www.mvrpc.org/hstc/jarcNewFreedom.php
Review the locally developed Coordination Planhttp://docs.mvrpc.org/hstc/FinalRegionalActionPlan.pdf
Identify source of non-DOT match (20% for Capital projects, 50% for Operational Projects)
Become familiar with FTA Certifications and Assurances; sample available at: http://docs.mvrpc.org/hstc/certifications.pdf
Tips for Successful Applications
Look for partners: these programs reward coordination/collaboration
Become active in your county’s Coordination Council
Identify the specific page number(s) in the Coordination Plan that best justify your project
Do not propose projects that duplicate existing service; look for a unique unmet need
Application – Due In to MVRPCPage 7
This Application Is Due In MVRPC Office: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:00 PM. If mailed, applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 2, 2009.
The application, narrative and required attachments should be submitted as one unbound copy - mailed or hand delivered to:
Bob Steinbach
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
One Dayton Centre, Suite 260
1 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Please do not submit brochures or other materials about
your agency that have not been requested.