2024 Helping Hand Mini Grant
This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to regional transit authorities, councils on aging, and non-profit transportation providers to enhance transportation services in rural and small urban areas.
The Helping Hand Mini Grant, offered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) through its Rural Transit Assistance Program (MArtap), aims to improve transportation services in rural and small urban areas by providing financial assistance to Regional Transit Authorities, Councils on Aging/friends groups, and non-profit transportation providers. Eligible expenses include computer hardware and software, marketing materials, driver recruitment campaigns, and COVID-19 related items like PPE. The 2023 application period has closed, with plans to reopen in spring 2024.
Award Range
Not specified - $1,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 10% local match required.
Eligible Applicants
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Rail and Transit Division
Phone
(877) 627-8271Subscribe to view contact details