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Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs
Support for accessible vehicle acquisition and conversion
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 3, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Financial Assistance for the Purchase or Conversion of Adapted Automobiles for People Using Wheelchairs supports accessible mobility in Quebec. It covers the acquisition or adaptation of eligible vehicles, including accessible automobiles and short-term rental vehicles.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition of accessible automobiles
- Conversion of new vehicles for wheelchair access
- Adaptation of short-term rental vehicles
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Automatic bank transfer registration or change form, if required
- Proof of vehicle qualification or authorization for remunerated transport
- Purchase agreement for the vehicle
- Adaptation quote, if the vehicle must be converted
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Vehicle owners qualified for remunerated passenger transport
- Short-term vehicle rental companies
- Passenger transport bus permit holders for intercity, charter, or tourist services
Who is not eligible
- Businesses listed in the RENA registry
- Applicants who failed to meet obligations under a previous ministry grant
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of an eligible vehicle
- Vehicle adaptation and accessibility equipment
- Installation of ramps, lifts, and wheelchair restraint systems
- Interior modifications needed for accessibility
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from businesses listed in the RENA registry
- Projects involving vehicles or adaptations that do not meet program standards
- Vague or incomplete vehicle conversions not aligned with accessibility requirements
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged upon receipt
- The ministry reviews eligibility and supporting documents
- Selected applicants receive a decision letter
- Approved recipients must sign a five-year commitment before payment
Additional information
- Applications are currently not accepted until further notice.
- The program is part of the Accessible Collective Vehicles Subsidy Program.
- Recipients must sign a five-year written commitment.
- Visibility requirements apply to public communications.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs Program
What is the Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs?
Financial Assistance for the Purchase or Conversion of Adapted Automobiles for People Using Wheelchairs supports accessible mobility in Quebec. It covers the acquisition or adaptation of eligible vehicles, including accessible automobiles and short-term rental vehicles.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs program, you must:
Operate in Quebec
Own or rent eligible vehicles
Maintain compliance with prior aid obligations
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs?
Acquisition of accessible automobiles
Conversion of new vehicles for wheelchair access
Adaptation of short-term rental vehicles
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at DAIE-individuentreprise@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs available?
The Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs program is available across Canada.
Is the Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs is a Grant and Funding