Accessible Taxi and Busing Program
Forecasted
This grant funds vehicle retrofits or purchases to expand accessible transportation for people with disabilities across Newfoundland and Labrador, especially in rural and cross-provincial areas.
Funder: Department of Children Seniors and Social Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per grant; funding supports vehicle retrofits or new accessible vehicle purchases.
Summary: Grants support retrofitting or purchasing vehicles to improve accessible transportation across Newfoundland and Labrador, especially for people with disabilities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change.
Description
The Accessible Taxi and Busing Program provides grants to support the retrofitting of passenger vehicles or the purchase of new vehicles that meet accessibility standards, specifically to accommodate passengers with mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters. The program is designed to increase accessible transportation options throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, with a particular emphasis on rural areas and cross-provincial travel. It encourages a broad range of applicants—including individuals, businesses, non-profits, municipalities, local service districts, and Indigenous governments or organizations—to apply, aiming to improve mobility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
