Rocky View County recognizes the importance of specialized transportation that makes it easier for County residents to access medical and therapeutic services. The Specialized Transportation Grant was established to support specialized transportation providers who service seniors and people with disabilities.
Specialized Transportation Grant funding is distributed based on the County’s Specialized Transportation Policy (PDF).
Available Funding
Applications are accepted from Specialized Transportation Providers. The amount of funding available for this program is dependent on the approval of each year’s budget.
Application Requirements
Specialized Transportation Providers:
- Are eligible for grant funding to support transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities who require transit to their medical or therapeutic appointments
- Must demonstrate fiscal responsibility through a cost recovery model that includes user fees or other forms of operational funding
- Shall enter into an agreement with the County outlining the terms and conditions of the grant funding
- Must submit a grant completion report to the County no later than three months after the end of the calendar year; this report is required to be eligible for future grant funding consideration
Application Review Process and Timelines
- Application deadline is set annually
- April: Please email your application and all supporting documentation to fcss@rockyview.ca
- May: All requests will be reviewed by Administration
- June: Council, as the approving authority for funding will review grants; Applicants will be advised of Council’s decision