Title
FY2027 Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Federal Transit Administration 5303 Grant Application
Action
ACTION:
Approve the application for the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5303 Grant application for Fiscal Year 2027 in Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services in the amount of $81,840.
Staff Contact: Kimberly Henderson, Director, Child, Family and Adult Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, & Adult Services (CFAS) would like to submit an FTA 5303 grant application to fund a study on the transportation barriers for older adults who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused. The FTA 5303 grant, administered through Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), provides funding for multimodal transportation planning in metropolitan areas that can reflect transportation priorities. Addressing transportation issues for unhoused older adults is a priority of both the Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) and within the Age Friendly Mecklenburg plan.
Reliable transportation is often a key factor in achieving housing stability, yet many unhoused individuals face significant barriers in this area. By identifying specific gaps and needs, the anticipation is that this study can inform equitable policy decisions, enhance service delivery, and support data-driven solutions that promote mobility, safety, and long-term self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations. This study will look to partner with community and County stakeholders who work with this population daily.
The grant application will be for a total cost of $81,840 which is comprised of $66,000 in Federal funds and $15,840 in matching local funds as required by the grant. The $66,000 in Federal funding will fund the cost of the study and the $15,840 for the required match which will be provided utilizing in-kind match from existing staff time and the corresponding salary and benefit costs in support of the study.
The staff time utilized for match will be used to provide project management needed including working with procurement to conduct the Request for Proposal process, provide oversight for the project including coordinating interagency and external parties’ participation in the study. Staff time will also be utilized for the contract management of the feasibility study including review of invoices and deliverables.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the FY2026 budget because the grant will not begin until July 1, 2026. The costs associated with the grant will be incorporated into the FY2027 budget process.