Paratransit capital assistance grant application
DeKalb CountyIllinois- Detected
- Sep 16, 2026
- 41 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
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From the meeting
The board agenda included authorization to apply for a capital assistance grant for paratransit vehicle(s) under the Illinois Department of Transportation general authority to make such grants. No award amount was stated. This is a grant-funded fleet replacement signal tied to accessible transit needs and future vehicle procurement.
- Meeting date
- September 16, 2026
- Agency
- DeKalb County
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