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Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP)
Accessible transportation support for communities
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- Funding available
- $ 30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP) supports sponsoring municipal governments in Manitoba to provide transportation services for mobility disadvantaged persons, with start-up grants of $6,000, capital grants at 50% up to $10,000, and operating grants at 37½% of gross operating expenses. Funding covers equipment, capital assets, and ongoing transportation costs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $30,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Manitoba
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments that agree to sponsor a service
- Two or more municipalities working together, if one acts as the sponsor of the joint service
Eligible expenses
- Acquiring and operating equipment for transportation services
- Costs during the initial operating period for a new service
- Purchase of a specific capital asset
- Operating costs of providing transportation services for mobility disadvantaged persons
Activities funded
- Providing transportation services for mobility disadvantaged persons
- Establishing approved services
- Purchasing capital assets for transportation service
- Operating a transportation service for the mobility disadvantaged
How to apply
- Submit all applications on the appropriate form.
- Applications for start-up grants, capital grants and replacement vehicle authorization may be submitted with the Initial Application or the Capital Grant and Vehicle Replacement application at any time.
- For capital grants, no financial commitment should be made in anticipation of approval.
- Operators wishing to replace a capital asset must file the appropriate application before any financial commitment is made.
Documents Needed
- Appropriate application form
- Certified invoices for approved capital grants
- Proof of insurance and a certificate from a qualified mechanic
- Letter of compliance from the manufacturer
- Audited financial statement and applicable operating data for annual operating reports
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are screened to ensure conformity with the guidelines, and sponsoring communities are advised whether the grant or authorization has been approved, amended or denied.
- All grant requests are accepted from, and cheques are made payable to, the sponsoring municipal government.
- For approved capital grants, the specified capital asset may be purchased and invoices submitted.
- Cheques are requisitioned after receipt of certified invoices, proof of insurance, a certificate from a qualified mechanic, and a letter of compliance from the manufacturer.
- Annual operating reports, supported by an audited financial statement, proof of insurance, a certificate from a qualified mechanic and applicable operating data, must be received by March 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP) Program
What is the Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP)?
The Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP) supports sponsoring municipal governments in Manitoba to provide transportation services for mobility disadvantaged persons, with start-up grants of $6,000, capital grants at 50% up to $10,000, and operating grants at 37½% of gross operating expenses. Funding covers equipment, capital assets, and ongoing transportation costs.
How much funding can be received?
Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP) program?
To be eligible for the Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP) program, you must:
The applicant must be a sponsoring municipal government.
Two or more municipalities may apply together if one acts as the sponsor.
The sponsoring community must commit to keeping the service in operation once established.
What expenses are eligible under Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP)?
Acquiring and operating equipment for transportation services
Costs during the initial operating period for a new service
Purchase of a specific capital asset
Operating costs of providing transportation services for mobility disadvantaged persons
Who can I contact for more information about the Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP)?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at mrmdtp@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 4313743680.
Where is the Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP) available?
The Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP) program is available the province of Manitoba.