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Enabling Accessibility Fund: Small projects
Get up to $125,000 in grant funding to make a workplace or community space accessible for people with disabilities, aimed at organizations and employers, not standard for-profit retail. This federal program is currently closed, so you cannot apply right now. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
“It will fund projects that create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs and services, and access employment.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
The application period closed on July 26, 2024. Do not attempt to apply now.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You are a registered not-for-profit, Indigenous organization, or municipality.
- You have a clear plan to improve physical or digital accessibility.
- You can manage a project that lasts up to two years.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are a standard for-profit small business like a restaurant or retail store.
- You need funding immediately since the application window closed in July 2024.
- You expect a guaranteed payout because this grant is competitive and discretionary.
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $125,000 per project in the last intake, which is now closed.
What may be supported
- Physical accessibility improvements to community spaces.
- Digital accessibility improvements for services and programs.
- Employment access initiatives for persons with disabilities.
How applying works
Effort: involvedRequires detailed project planning and an online application through GCOS, which takes time to learn.
- 01Monitor the official ESDC page for reopening announcements.
- 02Prepare a detailed project plan for accessibility improvements.
- 03Register for GCOS (Grants and Contribution Online Services) when the window opens.
- 04Submit your application before the new deadline.
Who to ask: Email: NC-HIP-PIP-EAF_ODI-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca (for general enquiries and accessibility help); NA-GCOS-SELSC-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca (for technical help with GCOS)
Documents commonly required
- Project proposal detailing accessibility improvements.
- Organizational registration documents (for not-for-profits or Indigenous organizations).
- Budget breakdown for the project.
- Confirm specific document requirements on the official page when it reopens.
What to know before you count on it
- The program is currently closed; you must monitor for future reopenings.
- Grants are typically taxable income; confirm with your accountant.
- The official page did not explain how approval works or when payments are made. Check the official page for these details if the program reopens.
- Selection is competitive; not all eligible applicants receive funding.
What are your odds?
Selection is discretionary and competitive; funding is not guaranteed even if eligible.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply now?
No. The application period closed on July 26, 2024. Monitor the official page for future openings.
Is the grant repayable?
No, it is a grant. However, it is typically taxable income. Ask your accountant.
Who administers this program?
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
More funding by what it pays for
Funding for Accessibility
Grants for ramps, doors and washrooms may help pay for accessibility improvements.
Funding for Tourism
Grants and loans that may help pay for visitor marketing and online booking.
Funding for Storefronts and Facades
Grants and loans that may help pay for storefront and facade work.
What you can combine it with
Check if other federal or provincial accessibility grants are open for similar projects.
Worth reading before you apply
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.