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DCHC-MPQ <br /> DCHC-MPO will allow organizations to apply without the DUNS number, but will not be able to <br /> disburse any grant funds until the DUNS number is provided. <br /> Types of eligible agencies: <br /> • Private non-profit organizations. A non-profit organization is a corporation or association <br /> determined by the Secretary of the Treasury to be an organization described by 26 U.S.C. 501(c) <br /> which is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(a) or one which has been determined under <br /> State law to be non-profit and for which the designated State agency or urbanized area <br /> designated recipient has received documentation certifying the status of the non-profit <br /> organization; <br /> • State or local governmental authorities approved by the state to coordinate services; <br /> • Operators of public transportation services, including private operators of public transportation <br /> services. <br /> Agencies eligible for project categories: <br /> ... .. _..... <br /> Traditional 5310 Projects Non-Traditional 5310 Projects <br /> 1} Private non-profit organizations. 1} Private non-profit organizations. <br /> ) State or local governmental authorities 2) State or local governmental authorities <br /> approved by the state to: approved by the state to coordinate services <br /> a. coordinate services for seniors and for seniors and individuals with disabilities. <br /> individuals with disabilities <br /> 3) Operators of public transportation (including <br /> or <br /> b. certify that there are no non-profit private operators and taxicab programs). <br /> organizations readily available in the <br /> L area to provide the service. <br /> Eligible Activities <br /> Traditional <br /> According to the MAP-21 legislation, at least 55 percent of a recipient's Section 5310 funds are <br /> required to be used for capital projects that are "traditional" Section 5310 projects.The 55 percent <br /> requirement is the minimum, however capital projects can utilize more of the apportionment if <br /> needed. Capital projects are public transportation projects planned, designed, and carried out to <br /> meet the special needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities when public transportation is <br /> insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable. New or replacement buses and vans are a capital <br /> expense, however as the LPA is unable to hold a lien on vehicles (which is recommended by the <br /> FTA), vehicle purchase with 5310 funds is unlikely.The City of Durham cannot record a lien against <br /> the title of any vehicles purchased by sub-recipients, including vehicles purchased with 5310 funds. <br /> Therefore,grant applications that include the use of 5310 funds for vehicle purchase will receive <br /> very low scores due to the impossibility of recording a title lien. Fundable capital expenses that are <br /> considered traditional projects include, but are not limited to: <br /> Vehicle rehabilitation (e.g. radios, wheelchair lifts, ramps); passenger facilities (benches, <br /> shelters, and amenities); Intelligent transportation systems(ITS); dispatch and fare collection <br /> systems; lease of equipment when it is more cost effective; transportation services under <br /> Approved by DCHC MPO TAC 6.11.14 Page 4 <br />