(no longer accepting applications)
This program aims to provide safe, reliable and affordable transportation for rural communities in Northern B.C., to improve those services and integrate them to the extent reasonable.
This competitive proposal-based program provides grant funding for service providers who are qualified and experienced public passenger transportation companies to manage and operate inter-city passenger transportation services for routes in Northern B.C. This requires service providers that are skilled in managing efficient and effective inter-city passenger services that support growth strategies and lead to long-term independent viability.
Currently, Northern Development provides funding for 19 separate passenger transportation services throughout its service area, including the existing BC Bus North service and 18 community shuttle services.
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It is anticipated that there will be approximately $2,500,000 available through the program.
This funding program closed to applications on August 29, 2022.
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Email UsThis program provides grant funding for passenger transportation services that help northerners access services and amenities, visit friends and family and connect to long-haul transportation options along major highway corridors.
The funding is available through a partnership between the Province of B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Northern Development Initiative Trust who recognize the continued challenges northerners face accessing safe, reliable transportation options. The program is a successor to the Ministry’s Highway 16 Community Transportation Grant Program, which provided $2.6 million to 12 community transportation services.
Eligible service types:
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In 2021, the focus is to provide dollars for transportation services that connect people to regional centres to support labour mobility; access to education and training; maintain contact with family and friends and access to health services.
In 2022, the focus is to provide dollars for transportation services that provide long-distance connections to support labour mobility; access to education and training; maintain contact with family and friends and access to health services.
An Advisory Committee has been established to help oversee the funding agreement between the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Northern Development Initiative Trust to ensure the programs delivered meet the intent and goals of the fund.
In June 2021, the Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference were finalized, and its membership outlined as follows:
From the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure:
From Northern Development:
From the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation:
From BC Transit:
Members at Large:
If you’d like to discuss your project in further detail with Northern Development staff, please contact us by email, phone, or filling out the form below. Also, we encourage you to reach out to us if you think you are eligible for funding for categories that are not specified here.