NTA has had a remarkable response to the WAV23 (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle 2023) Grant Scheme since its launch on the 1st January 2023. As a result of the high level of interest, the initial funding allocation of €2,000,000 was increased to €3,000,000 in May 2023. Now, an additional €2,000,000 is being made available thereby bringing the total funding allocated to the Scheme for 2023 to €5,000,000.
NTA will contact all parties on the waitlist in relation to the status of their application. Due to the overwhelming interest in the Grant Scheme this year, this will include a number of applicants being told that they remain on the waitlist. Should another applicant withdraw their application or not meet the requirements of the Scheme as outlined in their Provisional Grant Offer letter, NTA will contact applicants remaining on the waitlist at the earliest opportunity to advise.
Waitlist applicants should note that given the overwhelming number of applications received for the WAV23 Grant Scheme, NTA cannot guarantee that all applicants on the waitlist will receive a Provisional Grant Offer this year.
As stated in the WAV23 Information Guide, it is important that applicants do not commit any money to a vehicle purchase until they have received a Provisional Grant Offer letter from NTA as individual grant aid cannot be guaranteed. As per the WAV23 Terms & Conditions, if you license a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle without receipt of a Provisional Grant Offer, you will not receive grant funding.
Key Points
- NTA cannot guarantee that all applicants on the waitlist will receive a Provisional Grant Offer this year
- Do not commit any money to a vehicle purchase until you have received a Provisional Grant Offer letter from NTA
- If you license a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle without receipt of a Provisional Grant Offer, you will not receive grant funding
If you wish to be removed from the WAV23 waitlist, and withdraw your application, please contact us at wav.grant@nationaltransport.ie. Please quote your case reference number in all correspondence related to your application.