Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Objective

The objective of the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program is to improve mobility for older adults and people with disabilities by providing funding to support transportation services that go beyond traditional fixed-route public transit. This Assistance Listing 20.536 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.513, please refer to former ALN 20.513 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.536 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

Funding is made available to States or designated recipients. For rural and small urbanized areas (small UZAs), the state is the designated recipient. For large urbanized areas (large UZAs), the governor of the state chooses a designated recipient. State or local governmental entities that operate a public transportation service are also eligible direct recipients. Federally recognized Indian Tribes are eligible direct recipients as local government authorities. Subrecipients can include states or local government authorities, private nonprofit organizations, or operators of public transportation.

Who Benefits

• Senior Citizen (65+)

Primary Beneficiaries include Seniors (age 65 and older), individuals with disabilities, nonprofit organizations, public transit providers and communities. These services help reduce gaps in public transportation services, removes barriers , and expands transportation and mobility options for older adults and people with disabilities.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

destiny.buchanan@dot.gov
2024938018