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Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs
Accessible mobility support for wheelchair users
Offered by
Funding available
$ 35,000
Deadline
December 3, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals or legal entities that own a qualified automobile and carry on activities in Quebec
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Overview
The Programme de soutien aux véhicules collectifs accessibles (PSVCA) provides funding covering up to 100% of eligible costs for vehicle owners, vehicle rental companies, bus permit holders and school transporters in Quebec to expand wheelchair-accessible mobility. It supports vehicle acquisition or adaptation, plus lifts, ramps and wheelchair restraint systems on buses.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Adaptation of an automobile to create one or two wheelchair spaces
- Acquisition of an automobile accessible from the design
- Transformation of buses to provide wheelchair-accessible transport
Documents Needed
- Completed application form prescribed by the ministry
- Complete copy of a promise to purchase for an accessible automobile or one eligible for adaptation
- Copy of the adaptation quote from an accredited company, if the vehicle is not accessible from the design and must be adapted
- Copy of the internal by-law or board resolution for a legal entity, except sole proprietorships
- Copy of the bus transport permit issued by the Commission des transports du Québec
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or legal entities that own a qualified automobile and carry on activities in Quebec
- Vehicle rental companies carrying on activities in Quebec
- Bus transport permit holders for intercity, charter or tourist services who operate in Quebec
- School transporters offering charter bus service in remote or isolated regions, when no other charter bus operator serves those regions
- Non-profit organizations serving persons with disabilities may qualify without specifying vehicle rental activity in the Quebec business register
Who is not eligible
- Applicants listed in the RENA registry, including subcontractors listed in the RENA registry
- Applicants that failed to respect obligations related to a previous financial aid from a Quebec ministry or public body after being duly put in default
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of a qualified automobile in preparation for adaptation to wheelchair transport
- Adaptation of a qualified automobile to make it accessible to people using wheelchairs
- Purchase of a new automobile accessible from the design
- Purchase and installation on a bus of a platform lift, access ramp, interior fittings and wheelchair restraint devices
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Motorized doors are not eligible under volet 1
- All other types of vehicles or adaptations are not eligible under volet 1
- All other types of vehicles or adaptations are not eligible under volet 2
Selection criteria
- Applications are selected on a first come, first served basis until the budget is exhausted
- The ministry may limit the number of selected applications to respect the available budget and amounts
- For each administrative region, the date on which the complete application is received determines its rank in processing
- Programme funds are regionalized according to the needs established by the minister
How to apply
- Complete the prescribed application form available on the Quebec government website
- Send the duly completed application and all required documents by email to the address indicated on the Quebec government website
- Include the program name and the relevant component in the email subject line
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry sends an acknowledgment of receipt confirming that the application will be reviewed for admissibility
- After authorization, the beneficiary has 60 days from the date of the award letter to send the documents required for payment
- Payment is made only after the required documents are verified to the minister's satisfaction and the five-year commitment is signed
- The minister may verify payment claims and supporting documents
- The beneficiary must keep all related documents, accounts and records for five years after final settlement and provide requested data for five years from the award letter
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?
The Programme de soutien aux véhicules collectifs accessibles (PSVCA) provides funding covering up to 100% of eligible costs for vehicle owners, vehicle rental companies, bus permit holders and school transporters in Quebec to expand wheelchair-accessible mobility. It supports vehicle acquisition or adaptation, plus lifts, ramps and wheelchair restraint systems on buses.
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:
The vehicle and conversions must meet Canadian safety standards
Conversions must be done by a Transport Canada-accredited company
The vehicle must meet the stream-specific accessibility rules
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for the purchase or conversion of adapted automobiles for people using wheelchairs?
Adaptation of an automobile to create one or two wheelchair spaces
Acquisition of an automobile accessible from the design
Transformation of buses to provide wheelchair-accessible transport
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 Aide-TRP@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 the province of Quebec.
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