Funding amount
Funding provides up to 75% of capital cost to a maximum of $75,000. Funding amount may be increased depending on budget availability.
Eligibility
You can apply for ATAP if you’re an organization that:
- receives funding from the Community Transportation Assistance Program (CTAP)
- provides accessible transit in municipalities (for example, Halifax Transit Access-a-Bus and Handi-Trans CB)
- received funding from the Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive Program (NS-TRIP) for a pilot project to deliver door-to-door service
The following organizations are not eligible to apply:
- fixed-route transit operators
- shuttle operators
- inter-city transit operators
- not-for-profit transit providers that don’t meet the Community Transportation Assistance Program criteria
- nursing homes
- individuals
- taxis
How to apply
Applications for the Accessible Transportation Assistance Program are currently closed. The application form will be added to this page once applications re-open for 2025-26.
How to apply
- Review detailed program criteria in the Accessible Transportation Assistance Program Guidelines. (guidelines available when applications re-open)
- Complete the application form.
- Check the application for details on all required supporting documents.
- Send your completed application and supporting documents by email.
There is no cost to apply.
How long it takes
It should take 6 to 8 weeks from submission for the Community Transportation team to review your funding application and let you know if your funding application is approved. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your application hasn’t been filled in correctly.
Before you start
Make sure you have:
- at least 3 quotes for the vehicle you want to buy or modify
- a mechanical assessment, if needed