National Center on Senior Transportation
Releases Requests for Proposals for Demonstration Grants

The National Center on Senior Transportation (NCST) is soliciting proposals from aging/human service agencies, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, units of state and local government, public and private transportation providers and other entities interested in developing and implementing innovative approaches to increasing senior transportation options and improving older adult mobility.
Successful projects will be collaborative, replicable, and consistent with senior transportation-related goals of the national United We Ride initiative of the Federal Transit Administration. The goals are to:
Ø Increase transportation options for older adults
Ø Simplify older adults’ access to transportation services
Ø Increase the quality of transportation services for older adults
Successful applicants will receive grant awards ranging from $50,000 – $90,000 and 24 months of individually tailored technical assistance. Higher or lower amounts may be awarded based on specific proposals.
Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, and should be submitted electronically via email to twilson@n4a.org or using the online form which can be reached through the center’s Web site (www.seniortransportation.net). Electronic or online submission is preferred but hard copies will be accepted. Hard copy of the proposal must be received on or before Dec. 17, 2007.
The mailing address:
Tabitha Wilson
Assistant Director, NCST
1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW
Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20036
Please visit the center’s Web site at www.seniortransportation.net for more information and to download a copy of the RFP. Questions related to the solicitation should be directed to Ms. Wilson at the above email address or by phone, (202)872-0888.