Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Objective

To provide financial assistance in meeting the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities where public transportation services are unavailable, insufficient or inappropriate. The Section 5310 program is designed to supplement FTA's other capital assistance programs by funding transportation projects for seniors and individuals with disabilities in all areas - large urban, small urban, and rural. Upon repeal of the New Freedom Program, its goals were incorporated into the Section 5310 program, which funds alternative forms of transportation where traditional services are unavailable, inappropriate, or insufficient. Funds can be used for capital and operations activities. The discretionary program assists in financing innovative capital projects for the transportation disadvantaged that improve the coordination of transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services. In August 2025, this AL was split into two separate programs with specific AL's, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 20.536 and Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Grants – 20.537. The new listings will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.”

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Transit Authority

Eligible sub-recipients include private nonprofit organizations, public bodies approved by the State to coordinate services for seniors and individuals with disabilities and public bodies which certify that no nonprofit organizations or associations are readily available in an area to provide the service.

Who Benefits

• Senior Citizen (65+)

The State Department of Transportation or the Governor, or other Official Designee, appointed public entity that has been identified to be the recipient of Section 5310 funds. Federally recognized Indian tribes may apply directly to FTA for Section 5310 funds that a state or designated recipient has awarded to the tribe.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

destiny.buchanan@dot.gov
(202) 493-8018