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Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Funding for vehicle accessibility retrofits
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 80% of the cost of eligible vehicle accessibility features, to a maximum of $8,000. It supports vehicle retrofits and accessibility equipment for persons with disabilities, including lifts, ramps, hand controls, and related modifications.
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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 : 8,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
Target groups
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Retrofitting vehicles with accessibility equipment.
- Installing features to support mobility for persons with disabilities.
- Adapting new vehicles with eligible accessibility features.
Documents Needed
- Completed original application form
- Driver’s licence copy
- Vehicle registration copy
- Safety inspection form
- Two original supplier quotations
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New Brunswick residents with a physical disability.
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- Municipalities in New Brunswick.
- Private companies providing transportation services to persons with disabilities.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses seeking funding for non-accessibility vehicle options.
- Applicants purchasing second-hand equipment.
- Applicants without a valid vehicle safety inspection sticker.
Eligible expenses
- Supply and installation of eligible accessibility features for new or existing vehicles.
- Costs related to wheelchair or scooter lifts and ramps.
- Costs related to hand controls, special seating, and restraint systems.
- Roof, floor, and door alterations when part of an accessibility retrofit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-accessibility factory options such as air conditioning, insulation, automatic transmission, and cruise control.
- Purchase of a non-accessible vehicle.
- Second-hand equipment.
- Maintenance and repair of funded equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Ability NB reviews the application and recommends eligible projects.
- Projects are assessed against program criteria and terms.
- The Minister gives final approval.
- Payment is issued after an invoice and proof of completed work are submitted.
- The contribution cheque may be payable to the supplier or the applicant.
Additional information
- The grant is renewable every 8 years for individuals and every 5 years for organizations.
- The approved amount must be used within 6 months of the approval letter.
- An additional 6-month extension may be requested if needed.
- Ability NB may request additional information after receiving the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities Program
What is the Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities?
This program provides up to 80% of the cost of eligible vehicle accessibility features, to a maximum of $8,000. It supports vehicle retrofits and accessibility equipment for persons with disabilities, including lifts, ramps, hand controls, and related modifications.
How much funding can be received?
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities program?
To be eligible for the Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities program, you must:
Valid safety inspection sticker required.
Vehicle registration required.
Therapist or physician recommendation may be needed.
What expenses are eligible under Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities?
Retrofitting vehicles with accessibility equipment.
Installing features to support mobility for persons with disabilities.
Adapting new vehicles with eligible accessibility features.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at info@abilitynb.ca or by phone at 1-866-462-9555.
Where is the Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities available?
The Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities is a Grant and Funding