Proposals due Friday, Oct. 25; Mandatory Virtual Workshop Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has announced the availability of Section 5310 Program funding to enhance the mobility of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The deadline for project applications is Friday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m.
The Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program will provide approximately $1.7 million in federal funding. This program provides grant funds for capital expenses related to vehicles and equipment used in vehicles to transport older adults and people with disabilities and activities related to mobility management. Funds may also be used for operating projects that specifically serve older adults and people with disabilities, travel training to instruct persons with disabilities on using fixed-route bus services, and capital projects to remove barriers at bus stops for persons with disabilities.
The program is administered by MORPC for the Columbus, Ohio Urbanized Area. Eligible recipients include state or local government authorities, private non-profit organizations, or public or private operators of public transportation services.
“The goal of the program is to enhance options for all populations so they can go about their daily life without having to worry about how to move independently. As our population continues to grow, creating a more accessible, equitable and inclusive Central Ohio region will be more important than ever.”
New projections by MORPC estimate that the 15-county Central Ohio region is expected to grow to 3.15 million residents by 2050. Much of that growth will occur in the age group of those who are 65 years and older.
“MORPC is proud to invest federal dollars into projects that improve accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Central Ohio."
Funds are available each federal fiscal year and are distributed following a MORPC review and a 5310 Advisory Committee approval process. The Section 5310 mandatory information workshop will be held virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 12 – 1 p.m. To join the meeting online at 5310 Mandatory Workshop.
To RSVP for the information workshop, contact Hannah Ruscin at hruscin@morpc.org or call 614.233.4194. For more information on Section 5310 Program funding, visit our website.
