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U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration |
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, DC 20590 |
Notice Of Grant Award
| Title: | FY2020 Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) Program |
| DOT Agency Disbursing Funds: | Federal Transit Administration |
| Project Name/Number: | |
| Award Recipient | City of Porterville |
| City/Country/State | Porterville, CA |
| Place of Performance | Porterville |
| State Congressional District | 21, 22, 23 |
| Entitle Amount | $ 0.00 |
| Discretionary Amount | $ 370,000.00 |
| CARES Amount | $ 0.00 |
| Total Grant Amount | $ 370,000.00 |
| DOT Regional Office/Telephone Number | Kate Webb |
Description: The HOPE program makes funds available to improve transit service in areas of persistent poverty. |
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The City of Porterville in the Central San Joaquin Valley will receive funding to plan for mobility options to connect small urban, rural and impoverished communities to jobs and healthcare. The city is partnering with CALSTART, a nonprofit organization, to manage the planning study, including conducting community outreach and evaluating service options, including an analysis of electrical service and potential for a microgrid system to better power transit. |
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Should you have any questions, please contact the Office of Governmental Affairs (202)366-4573.