Closed
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 49
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program helps eligible residents in Peterborough reduce transportation costs. It supports subsidized city bus passes and reimbursement for certain medical travel expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Peterborough
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Subsidized monthly City bus passes
- Reimbursement for medical travel expenses
Documents Needed
- Current month Ontario Works statement of assistance
- Current month O.D.S.P. statement of assistance
- Personal identification
- Dates of medical appointments
- Related travel expense records, such as parking receipts
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario Works clients
- O.D.S.P. clients
Eligible expenses
- Monthly city bus pass
- Medical transportation costs, including related travel expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Peterborough
- County of Peterborough
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm eligibility
- Check whether you are an Ontario Works or O.D.S.P. client living in the City or County of Peterborough.
- Confirm that you do not receive transportation money from your Case Manager, if applying for a subsidized bus pass.
- Step 2: Gather documents
- Bring your current month statement of assistance and personal identification for a bus pass.
- For medical transportation, collect appointment dates and related travel expense records.
- Step 3: Visit the bus terminal or contact your Case Manager
- Go to the Peterborough Transit bus terminal at 190 Simcoe St. to buy a low-cost bus pass.
- Speak with your Case Manager about medical transportation assistance or any questions.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is checked through the relevant support office or Case Manager.
- Medical transportation claims require proof of appointment dates and related expenses.
- Applicants receive assistance only if they meet the stated conditions.
Additional information
- Applicants should speak with their Case Manager for assistance.
- Medical transportation reimbursement applies only when monthly costs exceed $15.
- Bus passes are purchased at the Peterborough Transit bus terminal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Transportation Help Program
What is the Transportation Help?
This program helps eligible residents in Peterborough reduce transportation costs. It supports subsidized city bus passes and reimbursement for certain medical travel expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Transportation Help Funds up to $49 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Transportation Help program?
To be eligible for the Transportation Help program, you must:
Adult Ontario Works client in Peterborough
O.D.S.P. client in Peterborough
No transport funding from Case Manager
What expenses are eligible under Transportation Help?
Subsidized monthly City bus passes
Reimbursement for medical travel expenses
Who can I contact for more information about the Transportation Help?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at cityptbo@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777.
Where is the Transportation Help available?
The Transportation Help program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Transportation Help?
Transportation Help is funded by City of Peterborough