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 b...
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