Apply for an accessible vehicle through the Community Transit Grant Program

Steps:

1. Contact Molly.A.Belanger@dot.state.ma.us for pre-application training materials.
2. Review the vehicle guide to see what vehicles are available through the grant program.
3. Review the application instructions for more details on how to apply. In particular, the appendix includes the questions that will be part of the application.
4. Download the template forms (project narrative, active fleet inventory, and EV form). Fill out any that are required for your application. The project narrative is required for all applicants. The active fleet inventory is optional for Regional Transit Authorities and required for all other applicants. The EV form is only required if you are apply for one or more electric vehicles.
5. Prepare any additional required uploads (for example, local match letter, sample lease, etc.). See the appendix of the application instructions for a full list of  what is required.
6. When ready, open the online form to begin your application. The online form has a series of questions about your organization, questions about each vehicle you are requesting, and then space for uploads. While you are answering the questions, you can scroll down and select "save for later" to save your work and get a URL that will allow you to return to your draft application. This URL will last for 30 days but will expire if you do not return within 30 days. Once you are ready to submit uploads, "save for later" is no longer available.
7. Before submitting, make sure you see a green checkmark next to each of your uploads (not just the 100%).
8. Applications are due November 21, but we always recommend submitting early. Reach out anytime if you have questions to us at Rachel.L.Fichtenbaum@dot.state.ma.us or (857) 368-8584.