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(a) For purposes of this section, “near-zero-emission vehicle” and “zero-emission vehicle” have the same meanings as those terms are defined in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.(b) Grant awards for projects to provide transportation to and from nonemergency medical services for older individuals, as defined in Section 9018, and persons with disabilities, as defined in Section 9653, shall be available under the State Air Resources Board’s Clean Mobility Options program for disadvantaged communities and low-income communities for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
(c) Eligible applicants who may apply for grants pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(1) Local or regional transportation agencies that provide transportation services to seniors and persons with disabilities.
(2) Area agencies on aging.
(3) Counties.
(4) Public transit operators.
(d) An applicant that has been awarded a grant shall use the funds to provide transportation services as described in subdivision (e).
(e) (1) Eligible transportation includes transportation to and from nonemergency medical services for older individuals and persons with disabilities, as described in subdivision (b).
(2) Eligible transportation shall be made available using the purchase, lease, operation, or maintenance of zero-emission vehicles with a capacity for 7 to 15 passengers, inclusive. Near-zero-emission vehicles shall be eligible if zero-emission options are not available.
(f) An applicant that has been awarded a grant may use grant moneys to cover reasonable administrative costs incurred by the applicant under this section.