Download - New Freedoms Application Request
New FreedomApplication for Funding
FY2007 Funding CycleJanuary 13, 2009
Bob Steinbach
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) Uncommitted Funds
Federal Fiscal Year 07 = $73846
Competitive Selection Process Application Due Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:00 PM
If mailed, postmarked no later than Monday, March 2, 2009
Project meets an identified need from the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan http://docs.mvrpc.org/hstc/FinalRegionalActionPlan.pdf
Score based on data in Project Narrative
Coordination among agencies will be a major consideration
Potential Applicants Should:
Read the 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 8
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
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Application – Due In to MVRPCPage 7
This Application Is Due In MVRPC Office: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:00 PM. If mailed, applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 2, 2009.
The application, narrative and required attachments should be submitted as one unbound copy - mailed or hand delivered to:
Bob Steinbach
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
One Dayton Centre, Suite 260
1 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Please do not submit brochures or other materials about
your agency that have not been requested.
