Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities

Providing safe, accessible transportation is essential for organizations that support people with disabilities, but modifying vehicles to meet accessibility needs can be costly. In New Brunswick, nonprofits that offer transportation services may be able to offset a significant portion of these expenses through the Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with Disabilities. This initiative helps organizations upgrade vehicles so they can better serve passengers with physical disabilities and improve overall accessibility.

The program focuses on practical retrofits that make transportation safer and more inclusive. Funding support can help cover much of the cost of installing or upgrading features such as wheelchair lifts or ramps, adaptive seating, hand controls, or securement systems, as well as structural modifications to vehicle doors, floors, or roofs. Support generally covers a large share of eligible retrofit costs, up to roughly $8,000 per vehicle, making it easier for nonprofits to plan and carry out necessary improvements without taking on the full financial burden themselves. Applications are currently accepted on an ongoing basis for organizations meeting certain requirements, with limits on how often the same organization can reapply.

For New Brunswick nonprofits involved in accessible transportation, this program can play an important role in maintaining compliant, reliable vehicles while expanding service capacity. Reviewing the full program details can help determine how this funding fits with your organization’s accessibility goals and vehicle upgrade plans.