Eligible JARC Projects include: 1) New Service designed to overcome transportation barriers for low-income people seeking employment; 2) Capital required to start new services; or 3) Continuation of previously funded JARC service. All projects must be programmed in the FY05 State Transportation Improvement Program.

JARC applications must contain the following information:

Two copies of your local Job Access/Reverse Commute Transportation Plan, along with evidence that the project you are applying for is contained in the plan
Authorizing Resolution (from designated Transit System's Board of Directors)
JARC Grant Proposal Application Form (one for each individual project)
Budget - listing funding amounts from all match sources
Public Participation documentation - Publication Notice, affidavit of same, and public hearing minutes

FTA requires that each JARC project  must be developed through a combined transportation and human services planning process. FTA provided basic guidance on the JARC planning process as part of FTA Circular 9050.1, page V-1.

For more information, contact Pam Lee at 515-239-1872 or pamella.lee@dot.iowa.gov.