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Contact: Drew Spiliotis
Phone: 336-373-2903
Federal Funding Available for Human Services Transportation
GREENSBORO, NC -- (April 9, 2010) -- The Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GUAMPO) announces the availability of federal funding for certain purposes related to human services transportation. GUAMPO is soliciting project proposals for funding under the federal Job Access and Reverse Commute and New Freedom transit programs.
An estimated $201,000 in grant funding is available under these programs and will be allocated using a competitive selection process described in GUAMPO’s adopted Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan.
Eligible applicants for funding consist of:
- Local government agencies
- Social services agencies
- Private and public transportation operators
- Non-profit organizations.
The Call For Projects is open until May 6; the grant application is available online at www.guampo.org. For more information or to request a copy of the grant application, call the Greensboro Department of Transportation at 336-373-2903.
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