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Accessible Taxi and Busing Program
Get up to $25,000 in grant funding to buy or retrofit accessible vehicles for your Newfoundland and Labrador transportation business. The application intake is currently closed with no next deadline announced, so watch for the next round. Verified against the official source on July 3, 2026; applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
How we verify funding records →
“Program eligibility includes individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, municipalities, and local service districts.”
Before you spend a dollar
Approval must come before spending; for retrofits, 80% is paid when the contract is signed and 20% after verification, while upfront purchases are paid after invoices are received and verified.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You run a licensed transportation service in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- You are ready to buy a new accessible vehicle or retrofit an existing one to meet CSA standards.
- You can commit to providing this service for at least two years and manage advanced bookings.
Probably not the right fit if
- You operate outside of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- You do not hold a valid transportation license or are not in good standing with Companies and Deeds.
- You cannot provide proof of financing or a valid quote from a certified supplier within six months of applying.
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $25,000 per applicant.
What may be supported
- Retrofitting a passenger vehicle to meet CSA D409-92 or CSA Z605-16(R2024) accessibility standards.
- Purchasing a new vehicle that can accommodate passengers with mobility devices.
What's excluded or restricted
- Costs that exceed the approved amount of funding.
- Applications submitted after the deadline (March 15, 2026).
- Applications lacking proof of a license to provide transportation services.
- Applications lacking proof of good standing with Companies and Deeds.
- Applications lacking proof of financing or proof of purchase.
- Applications lacking a valid quote (within 6 months of application date) from a certified supplier for retrofits.
- Services that do not give priority to persons with disabilities.
How applying works
Effort: involvedRequires gathering specific legal proofs, valid quotes, and committing to long-term service obligations and reporting.
- 01Complete the Accessible Taxi and Busing Grant Application Form.
- 02Gather proof of your transportation license and good standing with Companies and Deeds.
- 03Obtain proof of financing or proof of purchase, and a valid quote from a certified supplier if retrofitting.
- 04Submit the application electronically via email to SSWBGrantPrograms@gov.nl.ca or mail paper copies to the Department of Social Supports and Well-Being.
Who to ask: Disability Policy Office: T: (709) 729-6279, E: DisabilityPolicy@gov.nl.ca. VRS calls welcome.
Documents commonly required
- Proof of license to provide transportation services.
- Proof of good standing with Companies and Deeds.
- Proof of financing or proof of purchase.
- Valid quote from a certified supplier (if retrofitting).
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN coordinates certified trades to retrofit your vehicle around CSA accessibility guidelines, so you can serve more passengers.
- BBN coordinates qualified suppliers for your accessible vehicle, managing quotes and documentation to keep the project on schedule and support your grant application.
- BBN scopes your eligible costs and guides you through the application process, keeping your accessible-vehicle project on track so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- The grant is taxable income; ask your accountant how this affects your net revenue.
- You must commit to providing the service for a minimum of two years.
- You must demonstrate local demand and the capacity to track fares by classification and give priority to persons with disabilities.
- You must participate in data collection, annual reporting, and ongoing audits.
What are your odds?
Selection is discretionary and based on demonstrated local demand and capacity; limited spots are available per cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Is the grant repayable?
No, it is a non-repayable grant, but it is likely taxable income. Ask your accountant.
When is the next deadline?
No next deadline is announced — the 2025-26 cycle closed on March 15, 2026. Watch the official page for the next intake.
Do I need a quote before applying?
Yes, if you are retrofitting, you must provide a valid quote from a certified supplier within six months of the application date.
How is the money paid out?
For retrofits, 80% is paid when the contract is signed and 20% after invoices are verified. For upfront purchases, payment is issued after invoices or proof of purchase are received and verified.
What you can combine it with
Confirm on the official page if this grant can be combined with other federal or provincial funding sources.
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 3, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.