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Page 21 of 21 Alameda CTC Paratransit Program Plan Application Application Period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 Scholarship/Subsidized Fare Program Guidelines Service Description Scholarship or Subsidized Fare Programs can subsidize any service for customers who are low-income and can demonstrate financial need. Eligible Population Subsidies can be offered to low-income consumers with demonstrated financial need; these consumers must also meet the eligibility requirements of the service for which the subsidy is being offered. Low income should be considered 30% AMI (area median income) or lower. Time and Days of Service N/A Fare (Cost to Customer) N/A Other Program sponsors must describe how financial means testing will be undertaken. If program sponsors include subsidized East Bay Paratransit (EBP) tickets in this program, no more than 3% of their direct local program distribution funds, or discretionary funds, may be used for these tickets. Programs may use other funds to purchase these tickets in excess of the 3% direct local program distributions funds or discretionary funds. Meal Delivery Service Guidelines Service Description Meal Delivery Programs deliver meals to the homes of individuals who are transportation disadvantaged. Although this provides access to life sustaining needs for seniors and people with disabilities, it is not a direct transportation expense. Eligible Population For currently operating programs, at discretion of program sponsor. Time and Days of Service For currently operating programs, at discretion of program sponsor. Fare (Cost to Customer) For currently operating programs, at discretion of program sponsor. Other Currently operating programs can continue to use Measure B funds for these service costs, but new meal delivery services cannot be established.