Applications Open for Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program
Press Release
March 31, 2025
Today, the Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program.
Incorporated municipalities, not-for-profit groups and Indigenous governments and communities are eligible to apply for up to $100,000 to develop, implement and evaluate accessible and inclusive community-based transportation programs.
Projects under the program should focus on helping to enhance and expand community transportation services for people who experience barriers to transportation. Supporting accessible, inclusive, and affordable transportation is an important well-being initiative as transportation is key to accessing vital services and to participating in community and social activities.
In 2024-25, seven recipients were awarded funding through the Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program, as detailed in the backgrounder below.
Program guidelines and applications can be found here. The deadline to apply is June 2, 2025.
The Provincial Government is investing $300,000 for the 2025-26 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program.
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“Increasing access to transportation options can help improve independence, well-being, and provide opportunities for people to become more active and included in communities. I am pleased to open applications for the 2024-25 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
“The Town of Clarenville and Random Age-Friendly Communities were thrilled to be a recipient of the NL Community Transportation Program in 2024/2025. This support allowed the Town of Clarenville to replace the seniors’ transportation bus which has provided over 24,000 rides to seniors and individuals with disabilities in Clarenville and the surrounding area for the past 10 years. Without the support of the Provincial Government, it would have been highly unlikely that this service could have continued. Random Age-Friendly Communities, the seniors, and wheelchair users of Clarenville and the surrounding area thank you for helping to make this happen.”
Larry Reid
Chairperson of Random Age-Friendly Communities
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Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Grants
BACKGROUNDER
2024-25 Recipients
| Recipient | Project | Grant |
| Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation | A feasibility study and planning project to explore the potential for a rural public transportation system in the Greater St. Lawrence region, from Little St. Lawrence to Lamaline, on the Burin Peninsula. The study will assess needs, potential routes, and operational models to improve access to essential services for residents. | $10,000 |
| Community Wheels Project c/o Lions Club of Twillingate, Inc. | Funding to provide accessible transportation for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and residents with limited or no transit options in Twillingate, New World Island, and surrounding communities. | $8,000 |
| Placentia Chamber of Commerce / Community Connections Housing Coalition | Support for the expansion of a local transportation service in Placentia. | $10,000 |
| Town of Clarenville | Funding to support the replacement of the aging community bus, operated by Random Age-Friendly Communities, which has served seniors and individuals with mobility challenges in Clarenville and surrounding areas for over a decade. The new 16-passenger accessible bus will ensure continued access to essential transportation services for residents in need. | $100,000 |
| Town of Grand Bank | Funding to hire a consultant to evaluate how existing transportation services, particularly those associated with the Blue Crest Nursing Home, can be leveraged to benefit the wider community. The study will focus on enhancing accessibility for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and residents with limited or no transportation options. | $10,000 |
| Town of Harbour Breton | Funding to support a community transportation service for residents of Harbour Breton who lack access to personal or public transit. The initiative will improve access to medical appointments, banking, shopping, and social activities, enhancing quality of life for those facing transportation barriers. | $10,000 |
| Town of Torbay | A comprehensive rural transportation feasibility study for the Killick Coast region, including Bell Island, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Torbay, Flatrock, Bauline, Pouch Cove, and Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. This project will include a robust public engagement strategy and market research to assess community needs, potential service models, and funding options for an inclusive and accessible transportation system. | $20,000 |
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