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Job Access/Reverse Commute &
New FreedomApplication for Funding
FY2009 and 2010 Funding CyclesSeptember 14, 2010 Bob Steinbach
bsteinbach@mvrpc.org
What Is JARC?
Grants to improve transportation to: Jobs – especially in suburban or rural locations Employment support Job-specific training programs
Targets welfare recipients and eligible low income individuals
Available Funds Federal Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 = $716,219
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 If project is for service, it must be “new” (not
operational on or before August 10, 2005) Available Funds
Federal Fiscal Year 2009 – 2010 = $473,121
Competitive Selection Process
Application Due Friday, October 15, 2010, 1:00 PM If mailed, postmarked no later than Wednesday, October 13,
2010
Project must meet a need identified in the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan http://docs.mvrpc.org/hstc/FinalRegionalActionPlan.pdf
Score based on the strength between Project Narrative and how project relates to regional priorities
Coordination among agencies will be a major consideration
Before Proceeding, Potential Applicants Should:
Read the JARC and 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; fill a unique unmet need
Application FormPage 7
Application Form
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Application Form – Mandatory Criteria
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Application – Project Narrative
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Application – Project Narrative
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Application – Project Narrative
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Application – Project Narrative
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Application – Project Narrative
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Application – Project Narrative
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Application – Project Narrative
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Application - Budget
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Application Checklist & Attachments
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Application – Due In to MVRPC
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For more information:
Bob Steinbach937-531-6531
bsteinbach@mvrpc.org
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