NE-2022-019

THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5311 FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE STATE OF NEBRASKA IN THE AMOUNT OF $4700000. PURPOSE:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO REIMBURSE NEBRASKAS RURAL AREAS FOR ALLOWABLE OPERATING NON-OPERATING AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES. THE RURAL TRANSIT SYSTEMS PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL PERSONS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA IN RURAL NEBRASKA. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REIMBURSE NEBRASKAS RURAL SUBRECIPIENTS FOR ALLOWABLE OPERATING ASSISTANCE WHICH INCLUDES SALARIES/EMPLOYER COSTS FOR DRIVERS AND DISPATCHERS VEHICLE FUEL AND OIL; ALLOWABLE NON-OPERATING ASSISTANCE WHICH INCLUDES SALARIES/EMPLOYER COSTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MARKETING RENT UTILITIES OFFICE SUPPLIES AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.EXPECTED OUTCOMES:TO ENHANCE THE ACCESS OF PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS TO HEALTH CARE SHOPPING EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT PUBLIC SERVICES AND RECREATION. TO ASSIST IN THE MAINTENANCE DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT AND USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN RURAL AREAS OF NEBRASKA.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:54 RURAL SUBRECIPIENTS IN NEBRASKA. SEE ATTACHED POP FOR DETAILS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES:SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR FY22-23 OPERATING/NON-OPERATING ASSISTANCE. WILL SUBMIT MONTHLY INVOICES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES.FUNDING:5311 - FY2020: $3706414 -- (THIS IS THE REMAINING FY2020 APPORTIONMENT)5311 - FY2021: $ 993586 (THIS WILL LEAVE $5024423 FROM THE FY2021 APPORTIONMENT OF $9070401)TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS: $4700000.LOCAL FUNDS: $908209THE LOCAL MATCH COMES THE SUBRECIPIENTS GENERAL FUND LEVIES FOR THE CITY/COUNTY GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND GENERAL FUND CASH BALANCE FOR THE NON-PROFIT ENTITIES.STATE FUNDS: $908209THE STATES MATCH COMES FROM NEBRASKAS ROADS OPERATIONS CASH FUND.TOTAL GRANT = $6516418EXPENSES FOR SECTION 5311 OPERATING/NON-OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS ARE REIMBURSED AT THE FOLLOWING RATES: 1. OPERATING EXPENSES - 50% FEDERAL 25% STATE 25% LOCAL MATCH 2. NON-OPERATING/ADMINISTRATIVE - 80% FEDERAL 10% STATE 10% LOCAL MATCH3. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - 80% FEDERAL 10% STATE 10% LOCAL MATCHTHIS WILL FUND FY2023 OF THE TWO-YEAR APPLICATION APPROVED DUE TO 100% CARES FUNDING USED FIRST.ATTACHMENTS:STIP-NE TRANSIT FYS 2022-2025 ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTONEDOT FY22-25 NE STIP APPROVAL OCT 2021NEBRASKAS 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANAPP 1815-2022-3 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS

Nebraska Department Of Transportation

NOT APPLICABLE

20.509 - Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program

FTA Region 7 [DOT - FTA]

FTA Office of Budget and Policy [DOT - FTA]

Nebraska United States

State-Wide

NOT APPLICABLE

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 09/30/24 to 12/31/23.