This 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 applicants do not include the Province of B.C. or any of its Crown corporations or agencies.
*All applicants must be located within Northern Development’s service region
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transportation@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
Email UsIn 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.
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in Northern B.C.
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.