MOVE staff works in partnership with transportation providers and human services agencies throughout Stanislaus County to connect people with life changing transportation options. At community events, in presentations, and in one-to-one interactions, they share their extensive knowledge about MAX, StaRT, CAT, and BLST – the County’s four public transit agencies – as well as the transportation services provided by MOVE and other human service organizations.

Partner Opportunities

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Community Partner Grant Program

Community Partners Grant Program (funded by Measure L) provides an opportunity for Stanislaus County non-profit agencies who provide services to seniors, individuals with disabilities and Veterans to apply for funding to assist their clients with transportation needs. This funding may be used to either expand a current transportation program or develop a new program to meet transportation needs not currently met my other programs in Stanislaus County.

Grant applications will be accepted until funding is no longer available. Should your agency have a transportation need that is currently not being met by any programs available in Stanislaus County, please contact:
Hayley Vieyra at: 209-672-1143 or hayleyv@movestanislaus.org
Currently two programs have been awarded funding for transportation programs.

Catholic Charities: Catholic Charities of Stockton provides a Senior Transportation Program to Stanislaus County residents 60 years and older to medical appointments and other destinations. Funding awarded for expansion of services beginning 2020.

Veteran Services Office – The Veteran Services Office of Modesto has created a new program to provide bus passes to qualifying low-income Veterans in Stanislaus County.

Scholarships Fund:

The MOVE Scholarship Fund provides qualifying organizations with funding to improve staff training in technical and managerial skills related to transportation programs. These trainings could include attendance at industry conferences such as Cal ACT, participation in training programs conducted by the National Transit Institute (NTI), specialized programs such as wheelchair securement training conducted by national firms, or courses in business skills such as technology or grant writing. The funds are used for registration, travel, lodging, meals, for staff member to attend training. Grant recipients are required to report back to MOVE on the results of the training. This could be in the form of a brief written report to MOVE Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
To apply for the scholarship, please contact:

Hayley Vieyra at
209-672-1143
or hayleyv@movestanislaus.org

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