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The 5310 Program is designed to work together with the Section 5311 funding for rural public transportation. FTA encourages states to plan for their use in complementary ways. Funding guidelines require coordination of federally assisted programs and services in order to make the most efficient use of Federal resources. VTrans manages the resources and ensures that local applicants and project activities are eligible and in compliance with Federal requirements.

 Eligible recipients for Section 5310 funds are:

1. Private nonprofit organizations.
2. Public bodies that certify to the Governor that no nonprofit corporations or associations are readily available in an area to provide the service.
3. Public bodies approved by the state to coordinate services for elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
   

Local public bodies eligible to apply for Section 5310 funds as coordinators of services for elderly persons and persons with disabilities are those designated by the state to coordinate human service activities in a particular area. Examples of such eligible public bodies are a county agency on aging or a public transit provider that the state has identified as the lead agency to coordinate transportation services funded by multiple Federal or state human service programs. For more information about Vermont's programs to assist elders and individuals with a disability, go to http://dail.vermont.gov