Closed
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Community Bus Pass provides free annual transit passes to eligible clients in Halifax Regional Municipality and Cape Breton Regional Municipality. It supports employment support and income assistance clients, eligible family members, and disability support program participants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Free annual transit pass support for eligible users.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employment support and income assistance clients
- Disability support program participants
- Eligible family members of employment support and income assistance clients
Eligible geographic areas
- Halifax Regional Municipality
- Cape Breton Regional Municipality
How to apply
- Step 1: Visit a Department of Opportunities and Social Development office
- Go to a participating office in Halifax Regional Municipality or Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
- Bring yourself and any eligible family members who are applying.
- Step 2: Have your photo taken
- The department will take a photo for the bus pass.
- Step 3: Receive the bus pass by mail
- The bus pass is mailed to your home after the photo is taken.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants visit a Department of Opportunities and Social Development office for a photo.
- The department mails the bus pass to the applicant’s home.
- Applicants should notify their caseworker if their address will change soon.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Bus Pass Program
What is the Community Bus Pass?
The Community Bus Pass provides free annual transit passes to eligible clients in Halifax Regional Municipality and Cape Breton Regional Municipality. It supports employment support and income assistance clients, eligible family members, and disability support program participants.
Who is eligible for the Community Bus Pass program?
To be eligible for the Community Bus Pass program, you must:
Eligible income assistance or disability support participant
Resident of HRM or CBRM
Eligible family member may qualify
What expenses are eligible under Community Bus Pass?
Free annual transit pass support for eligible users.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Bus Pass?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at none or by phone at 1-877-424-1177.
Where is the Community Bus Pass available?
The Community Bus Pass program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Bus Pass?
Community Bus Pass is funded by Government of Nova Scotia