The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, has announced that five projects will receive Community Transportation Grants totalling $300,000. A full list of the selected projects and the funding they will receive can be found in the backgrounder below.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Grant Program, which was announced in February 2019, provides funding support to develop, implement and evaluate a community-based transportation program that is inclusive and accessible.
The five projects that will receive funding will enhance and expand community transportation services to increase inclusion and accessibility for people who experience barriers to transportation, including age, disability, geography or income.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program builds on commitments of The Way Forward to deliver better services and better outcomes for residents. The Way Forward outlines all actions the Provincial Government is taking to achieve a strong, diversified province with a high standard of living, and can be viewed at thewayforward.gov.nl.ca.
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“I commend all applicants who have taken the initiative to submit proposals for the Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Grant Program. This funding is part of our government’s commitment to support community initiatives that increase healthy, active living and help make our province more inclusive and accessible for everyone.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
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BACKGROUNDER
2018-19 Community Transportation Grants
| Applicant | Location | Proposal | Grant |
| Blue Crest Nursing Home | Grand Bank | Supplement fundraising to assist with purchase of a bus for transportation to medical appointments, recreational outings and community functions. | $40,000 |
| L’Anse au Loup Fire Brigade | L’Anse au Loup | Vehicle upgrades for Seniors Hospital Appointment Transportation Program. | $65,000 |
| Metrobus | St. John’s | Community Bus Service – Routes cover the east and west ends of St. John’s, created and modified based on rider feedback. | $100,000 |
| New-Wes-Valley and Central Health | New-Wes-Valley and surrounding area | Shore Ride Community Transportation Program – Accessible community bus to run on a flexible, on-demand schedule. | $75,000 |
| Twillingate-New World Island Community Wheels Project Committee | Twillingate | Continuation of the Community Wheels Project – Provides transportation to medical and other appointments in the region. | $20,000 |
| TOTAL | $300,000 |