Applications available for new transportation funding program

NORTHERN BC- A new northern community shuttle funding program has been introduced by the province, and will be administered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust. The funding will provide support to community-led transportation services.

NDIT will be accepting funding applications from local governments, First Nations community organizations, non-profit groups and small to medium-sized businesses until December 23. Applicants can seek a maximum of $100,000 for capital costs (such as a vehicle purchase), and operating costs to a maximum of $150,000. Each funding request cannot exceed $200,000.

This program will replace the existing community transportation grant program, which ends next March. Approximately $3 million has been set aside by NDIT to help applicants with the costs of introducing, expanding or continuing passenger transportation services in its service area for as long as three years.

“Safe, reliable public transportation options provide vital links between rural and remote communities in B.C.’s North,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Our government recognizes the importance of developing sustainable solutions for integrated transportation services in northern B.C. and throughout the province.”