Non-Medical Transportation
Non-Medical Transportation supports nonprofit coordination of short-term rides for people accessing substance use disorder services in western New York, reducing barriers to care and recovery goals.
Funder: Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Due Dates: December 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST (Application submission)
Funding Amounts: One award of up to $300,000 annually for two years, totaling up to $600,000
Summary: Supports nonprofit coordination of short-term non-medical transportation for people accessing substance use disorder services in eight western New York counties.
Key Information: Applicants must have charitable and tax-exempt nonprofit status and be registered and prequalified in New York’s Statewide Financial System.
Description
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) funds a regional non-medical transportation program through its Division of Grants Management and Special Projects and Division of Harm Reduction and Recovery. The selected nonprofit will oversee transportation partners serving people enrolled in or seeking substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction services.
The program addresses transportation barriers affecting access to services and individualized recovery goals. It serves people who use substances or are recovering from a substance use disorder and lack reliable transportation or the skills and resources to use available options. Assistance must be short-term, respond to individual needs, and include planning for long-term transportation independence.
