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FORMULA GRANTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS
AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Year

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

Authorization

--

$62.2M

$67.0M

$72.9M

$78.9M

$84.7M

$90.7M

Guaranteed

$56.0M*

$62.2M

$67.0M

$72.9M

$78.9M

$84.7M

$90.7M

* Appropriated level since Guarantee did not apply prior to FY 1998.

Program Purpose

The Formula Grants for Special Needs of Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities provides transit capital assistance, through the States, to organizations that provide specialized transportation services to elderly persons and to persons with disabilities. [3013]

Funding Features

Split funded from both the Mass Transit Account and General Funds.

Continues statutory allocation formula based on the elderly and disabled populations.

Continues 90% Federal share for the incremental costs of vehicle related equipment needed to comply with the Clean Air Act Amendments and the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and 80% Federal share for all other eligible costs.

September 14, 1998


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