The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) welcomes for-hire companies, drivers and innovators whom are eligible to apply for grant programs designed to enhance the DC transportation experience for all DC residents, drivers and visitors alike. The Department of For-Hire Vehicles is offering grant funding to fulfill the regulatory responsibility to support the economic viability of the for-hire industry and to enhance customer choice. DFHV is subjected to regulatory requirements and amendments, the DFHV is authorized to provided grants to owners of licensed taxicabs legally operating and incorporated in the District for purposes outlined in DC Official Code § 50-301.20 (b) (1).
Current Opportunities
The Government of the District of Columbia, Department of For-Hire Vehicles (“DFHV”), is soliciting applications from all eligible wheelchair accessible vehicles (“WAV”) taxicab drivers or companies to provide an essential service for people with disabilities by increasing community engagement options and sustaining quality of life standards for their customers. In line with this commitment, DFHV is introducing a WAV Repair Pilot program to provide support to eligible owners and operators of WAV taxicabs who have DFHV Operational Authority. DFHV’s expectations are to ensure the applicant will repair his/her vehicle and keep it in operation through the fiscal year and support the District’s disability community beyond 2026. Applicants seeking to apply for this open-ended application will find the program requirements and the DC Government’s expectations located in the Request for Applicants (RFA) and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
The application will open on October 1, 2025, and close on August 21, 2026, midnight EST. All applicants will need to create a Zoomgrants profile in order to apply for this grant opportunity (WAV Tune-Up Zoomgrant Application Link). DFHV is only accepting fully completed online applications for this program. Applicants who may need technical assistance may schedule a pre-application conference with a DFHV staffer by writing to us at [email protected].
Questions?
Contact DFHV's Grants Team at [email protected]
