Eligible recipients include Section 5311, 5310, MAP sub-recipients and other human service agencies that provide transportation services in rural and small urban areas. While Section 5310/MAP subrecipients that reside within urban areas are eligible to apply, priority is given to rural and small urban agencies and urban mini grant awards are subject to discretion the manager/analyst and fund availability.
The receipt of grant funds is contingent upon the grantee being able to certify that it will comply with the Massachusetts General Laws, including G.L. c. 40A, § 3A, the MBTA Communities Act. Compliance with the MBTA Communities Act is determined by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
Mini Grants must be directly related to the agency’s transportation program and may include:
Ineligible:
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.
If you find that the costs associated with the grant needs to be amended (due to procurement issues, lack of stock, etc.) please submit the change request in writing before purchasing a replacement item so MassDOT can confirm eligibility for the replacement item and attach that amended documentation to your grant file. Please submit this request via email to martap@state.ma.us prior to the application due date.
For some items (such as computers, office equipment, tools and accessory equipment), MArtap encourages you to use statewide contracts.
