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Apply for a Helping Hand Mini Grant

MArtap established this Helping Hand Mini Grant program to assist Regional Transit Authorities, Councils on Aging/friends groups, and non-profit transportation providers to improve delivery of transportation services in rural and small urban areas.
The 2024 application period is now closed. The 2025 application period will open in spring 2025.

Contacts

The Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program (MArtap)

Phone

Phone Call The Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program (MArtap), Phone at (877) 627-8271

Online

Email Email The Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program (MArtap) at martap@state.ma.us
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The Details   of Apply for a Helping Hand Mini Grant

What you need   for Apply for a Helping Hand Mini Grant

Mini Grants must be directly related to the agency’s transportation program and may include:

  • Computer hardware and software, both new and upgrades
  • Fax machines, copy machines, printers, scanners, all in one machines
  • Marketing and promotional materials including web page design and setup
  • Driver recruitment campaigns
  • Community surveys on transportation needs, postage excluded
  • Tools that enhance passenger security
  • Accessory equipment for vehicles including but not limited to tie-downs, tires, GPS, additional seats, wheelchairs, etc.
  • COVID-19 related expenses, such as PPE, cleaning supplies, driver barriers, etc.

Ineligible:

  • Cell phones, pagers, and monthly fees
  • Postage
  • Other operational expenses such as salaries, rents, leases 

How to apply   Apply for a Helping Hand Mini Grant

Required Documentation

You will be required to submit two (2) quotes for the items you intend to purchase and the 10% local match commitment letter along with your application. Quotes may include prices listed off a website. If you need assistance obtaining quotes or would like to apply for funding for something that has not been identified in the eligible uses, please contact us.

For some items (such as computers, office equipment, tools and accessory equipment), MArtap encourages you to use statewide contracts.

More info   for Apply for a Helping Hand Mini Grant

Grant Value:

  • $1,000 maximum award with a 10 percent local match for a $1,100 purchase.

Contact   for Apply for a Helping Hand Mini Grant

Address
10 Park Plaza,, Suite 4160,, Boston, MA 02116
Directions 
Phone
Phone Call The Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program (MArtap), Phone at (877) 627-8271
Online
Email Email The Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program (MArtap) at martap@state.ma.us
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Fax
Fax (857) 368-0617

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