Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive Program

The Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive Program (NS-TRIP) provides funding to help assess the need for and develop transit services in rural areas and underserviced urban areas. The program provides cost sharing at various funding levels depending on the scope of the project.

NS-TRIP provides funding for transit projects that generate new and improved public transit services in rural areas and underserviced urban areas. Projects need to be directly related to enhancing the service capacity of new or existing public transit organizations in Nova Scotia.

Eligibility

You can apply if you’re:

an incorporated non-profit organization with public transit mandate
a municipality (for underserviced areas)
a public transit provider owned by a municipality or a corporate entity on behalf of a municipality
an incorporated association representing public transit service operators in Nova Scotia
the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities

Funding is available for one project per year per organization unless otherwise approved by the Community Transportation team.

How to apply

Applications for the Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive 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 Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive 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.