T-Vehicle Retrofit Program

The Vehicle Retrofit Program provides financial assistance for individuals or organizations interested in increasing the mobility of persons with a disability living in New Brunswick. 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants:

• Individual residents;
• Registered non-profit organizations;
• Municipalities, or;
• Private companies.

The eligible applicants must provide transportation service to disable persons residing or based within the province of New Brunswick.

Eligible Features:

• Wheelchair lifts and ramps;
• Scooter lifts;
• Roof, floor and door alterations (if part of an accessible  retrofit);
• Special needs seating;
• Hand controls and special pedals;
• Restraint tie-downs;
• Chair-topper wheelchair carrier, and more.

Summary

Grants are available to eligible applicants up to 80% of the first $5 625 and 50% of the next $7 000 towards the cost of eligible accessibility features for a new or existing vehicle, up to a maximum grant amount of $8 000. This grant amount is renewable every 10 years for individuals and 5 years for organizations.

For more information , you may visit the Department of Transportation Web site at the following address:  http://www.gnb.ca/0113/Policy/vretro/veh-retrofit-e.asp.

New Brunswick Contact(s):
Ms. Claudette Thériault-McAllister
Coordinator
Strategic Development and Intergovernmental Relations
Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick  E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-5818
Fax: 506-453-5859
E-mail: claudette.mcallister@gnb.ca