Accessing Disability Transportation in Indiana Communities
GrantID: 77179
Grant Funding Amount Low: $300,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $750,000
Summary
Explore related grant categories to find additional funding opportunities aligned with this program:
Disabilities grants, Domestic Violence grants, Other grants.
Grant Overview
Indiana reports measurable gaps in accessible transportation for residents with disabilities, particularly in non-metropolitan counties. The 2022 American Community Survey shows that 11.4 percent of working-age adults in Indiana report a disability, with mobility limitations cited by 42 percent of that group.
Transportation Barriers for Disabled Residents in Indiana
Fixed-route transit coverage is concentrated in the Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville urbanized areas. In the remaining 78 counties, paratransit or demand-response services operate with average wait times of four to seven days for non-medical trips. County-level data from the Indiana Department of Transportation indicate that 19 counties have no ADA-accessible vehicles dedicated to non-emergency medical or employment transport.
Local Populations Facing These Barriers
Rural residents with disabilities who require regular dialysis or vocational rehabilitation services encounter the greatest constraints. State workforce data show that 28 percent of individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income in non-urban counties lack a valid driver's license and live more than 15 miles from the nearest public transit stop. Proposals must provide origin-destination analysis for at least 100 current or projected riders and must identify partner agencies that will verify rider eligibility under ADA complementary paratransit rules.
How Funding Addresses Indiana-Specific Gaps
Applicants must be Indiana-based transit providers, regional planning commissions, or qualified nonprofits that have entered into a formal agreement with a public transit operator. Vehicles purchased with grant funds must meet Federal Transit Administration accessibility specifications and must remain in service within Indiana for at least seven years. Operating plans must demonstrate that new service will reduce average trip wait times by at least 30 percent within the first 18 months and must include quarterly ridership reports disaggregated by trip purpose and disability type. Indiana's statutory framework requires that any new service coordinate with existing Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation brokers, a requirement not present in the same form in neighboring Ohio or Michigan.
Eligible Regions
Interests
Eligible Requirements
Related Searches
Related Grants
Youth and Educator Funding for Creative Community Solutions
These recurring grant and award opportunities support creative, student-led ideas that address meani...
TGP Grant ID:
77184
Creative Grant Opportunities for Artists, Education & Growth
Grant opportunities are available for eligible emerging artists and creative professionals seeking s...
TGP Grant ID:
77186
Grant Opportunities for Education, Communities, & Charitable Projects
Grant opportunities are available for charitable projects, educational initiatives, and community-fo...
TGP Grant ID:
77190
Youth and Educator Funding for Creative Community Solutions
Deadline :
Ongoing
Funding Amount:
$0
These recurring grant and award opportunities support creative, student-led ideas that address meaningful community and global challenges. Funding is...
TGP Grant ID:
77184
Creative Grant Opportunities for Artists, Education & Growth
Deadline :
Ongoing
Funding Amount:
$0
Grant opportunities are available for eligible emerging artists and creative professionals seeking support for artistic growth, education, and career...
TGP Grant ID:
77186
Grant Opportunities for Education, Communities, & Charitable Projects
Deadline :
Ongoing
Funding Amount:
$0
Grant opportunities are available for charitable projects, educational initiatives, and community-focused efforts that aim to create meaningful positi...
TGP Grant ID:
77190