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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
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SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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55.007
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State Project Title:
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Commuter Assistance Program/Ride Share Grants
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Agency:
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Department of Transportation
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Program:
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Transportation Systems Development
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Budget Entity:
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55100100
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Specific Appropriation:
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$8,638,609; GAA Line 2057, FY 2026-2027
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Appropriation Category:
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088774
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Related CFDA Code:
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Authorization:
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Chapter 341, F.S. and Rule Ch. 14-73, F.A.C.
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Objectives:
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Established in Chapter 341, F.S., the Commuter Assistance Program provides financial and technical assistance by the Florida Department of Transportation (the Department, also referred to as FDOT) to promote transportation options for commuters.
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
Other
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Applicant Type:
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Local Government, Non-Profit, and For-Profit
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Restrictions:
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Public agencies, and private organizations established pursuant to Chapter 617, F.S. and approved by the local government and the department as being consistent with local, regional, and state transportation plans, are eligible to receive funds under this program
Eligible project costs include:
* Program administration and operational costs including salaries, marketing materials, advertising, computerized matching, reporting, purchase of promotional items as part of public information and education campaigns for the promotion of alternatives to single-occupant vehicle travel and other project related costs.
* Computer hardware and software necessary to establish trip-matching services, where not redundant or sharing could be a more efficient use of equipment.
* Specialized demonstration projects of statewide or regional impact designed to show innovative approaches to commuter assistance.
* Other capital purchases for the accomplishment of program objectives.
* Other operating expenses for the accomplishment of program objectives, such as a Guaranteed Ride Home Project or vanpool administration
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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Pre-application notices are not applicable to this program.
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Application Procedures:
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Districts will coordinate scheduling local grantee workshops, provide technical assistance in completing applications, and establish grant application deadlines. Districts may request that application submittals be transmitted through TransCIP, the Department's transit grant management software.
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Award Procedures:
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Funding for this program will be allocated to the Districts based on a statewide assessment of Commuter Assistance Program need. Allocation requests identified in the Annual District Work Plan will be given first priority.
Specific match rates are identified in the Department's Work Program Instructions
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Deadlines:
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Districts will coordinate scheduling local grantee workshops, provide technical assistance in completing applications, and establish grant application deadlines. Districts may request that application submittals be transmitted through TransCIP, the Department's transit grant management software.
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Grant awards will not be made to grantees with a history of contract violations.
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Information Contact:
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Department of Transportation
Public Transit Office
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 414-4500
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Web Address:
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http://www.fdot.gov/transit/transitofficehome
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Associated Subjects:
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Public Transportation
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