Grant and Funding Programs Offered by City of Thunder Bay
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Thunder Bay Transit is the public transit service of the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario. It operates conventional bus services and Lift+ specialized transit for persons with disabilities. The organization administers the Affordable Bus Pass Program, a subsidized fare program providing half-price monthly passes to low-income residents who meet specific income eligibility criteria based on Statistics Canada LICO thresholds. View City of Thunder Bay's website for more information.
Content last updated: April 10, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by City of Thunder Bay
3 opportunities available
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Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Operating Grants
Supports community, youth, and cultural organizations in Thunder Bay
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Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Provides short-term funding for community, youth, and cultural activities.
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Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Sustaining Grants
Supports ongoing operations of key community organizations.
About City of Thunder Bay
What is the mission of City of Thunder Bay?
To provide accessible public transit services within the City of Thunder Bay and administer programs that address income-based barriers to transit access.
What type of organization is City of Thunder Bay?
City of Thunder Bay is a Municipal government.
What is City of Thunder Bay's official website?
City of Thunder Bay's official website is https://www.thunderbay.ca/.
What else should I know about City of Thunder Bay?
Rôle de Thunder Bay Transit dans l'écosystème du financement
Thunder Bay Transit est un service de transport en commun municipal qui joue un rôle essentiel dans la mobilité des résidents de Thunder Bay. Au-delà des services de transport conventionnels et spécialisés, l'organisation administre un programme de subventions aux transports appelé Affordable Bus Pass Program.
Programme de laissez-passer abordable (Affordable Bus Pass)
Ce programme pilote vise à éliminer les obstacles financiers et à aider les ménages à accéder à des services de transport en commun plus abordables. Les participants admissibles peuvent acheter un laissez-passer mensuel adulte à demi-prix chaque mois. Le programme est administré en partenariat avec le Lakehead Social Planning Council (LSPC).
Critères d'admissibilité généraux
- Résider dans la ville de Thunder Bay
- Avoir un revenu égal ou inférieur aux seuils de revenu établis (basés sur le LICO de Statistique Canada plus 20%)
- Avoir entre 25 et 59 ans
- Ne pas recevoir d'aide au transport par Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) ou le Passport Program
Transparence et reddition de comptes
Le programme publie des limites de revenu détaillées par taille de ménage et utilise des mesures objectives de Statistique Canada pour déterminer l'admissibilité. Les demandes sont approuvées selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.