Program Goals and Objectives

To improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities, BCDCOG manages the use of Section 5310 funds within the Census-designated urbanized area (Appendix A). The goal is to remove barriers to transportation services and expand transportation mobility options for the target population. BCDCOG will assist by facilitating the distribution of 5310 funds to organizations and programs that meet the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. BCDCOG also contributes to improving mobility for seniors and those with disabilities through a Mobility Management program that helps with the identification of transportation service options. Lastly, BCDCOG utilizes a public process for inclusion of disadvantaged groups as detailed in the BCDCOG’s Title VI and Limited English Proficiency plans.

To remove barriers and expand mobility options to seniors and people with disabilities, BCDCOG will both adhere to and make sure that the organizations and programs that receive federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 program follow the 2040 South Carolina Multimodal Transportation Plan, the 2022 BCDCOG Regional Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan and the CHATS 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). BCDCOG will ensure that 5310 funds will help address the gaps in service identified in the local BCDCOG Regional Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan, minimize duplication of services to similar populations, and maximize available resources to provide transit services at the highest possible level to target populations.

FTA Section 5310 Grant – Call for Project Applications

BCDCOG is soliciting applications for FTA Section 5310 financial assistance to improve the mobility of older adults and people with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation and expanding the availability of mobility options in the region’s urbanized area. These funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and allocated by the BCDCOG. This is a reimbursable, matching grant program to fund projects within the urban areas of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties.

An overview of the program’s guidelines is available at:

   FTA Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310)

Documents:

 Section 5310 Overview 2026

 Section 5310 Application Form

Completed applications are due to the BCDCOG office by August 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Applications can either be mailed to the BCDCOG office (Attn: Megan Clark, 5790 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, SC 29406) or submitted electronically via email to meganc@bcdcog.com.

Confirmations that submittals have been received will be provided to each applicant.

If further assistance is needed, please contact Megan Clark at 843-529-0400 or via email at meganc@bcdcog.com.