The FY26 Community Transit Grant Program Operating and Mobility Management Cycle provides funding to organizations for projects to expand mobility for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals. This grant program is funded with state Education and Transportation Funding; $4 million is available through the FY26 state budget. For qualifying projects that serve older adults and people with disabilities and have access to matching funds, MassDOT can also use Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funds.

Transit authorities, municipalities, nonprofits, and private providers providing shared-ride public transit are eligible to apply. To best meet riders' needs and use public resources wisely, MassDOT prioritizes coordinated models that bring partners together, fill gaps in the transportation network, and avoid duplication of service.

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