jarc nf application presentation fy2008
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Job Access/Reverse Commute &
New FreedomApplication for Funding
FY2008 Funding CycleSeptember 2, 2009
Bob Steinbachbsteinbach@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 Year 2008 = $311,946
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 Must be new service (not operational on or
before August 10, 2005) Available Funds
Federal Fiscal Year 08 = $196,510
Competitive Selection Process
Application Due Friday, October 9, 2009, 4:00 PM If mailed, postmarked no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Project meets a need identified in the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan http://docs.mvrpc.org/hstc/FinalRegionalActionPlan.pdf
Score based on Project Narrative and regional priorities
Coordination among agencies will be a major consideration
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; look for a unique unmet need
Application FormPage 9
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
Page 7
Application – Due In to MVRPC
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For more information:
Bob Steinbach937-531-6531
bsteinbach@mvrpc.org
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