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Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026
Community projects promoting accessibility in British Columbia
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The grant page now includes the full Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 Call for Proposals, with application steps, key dates, and reporting requirements now visible.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now includes the full Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 Call for Proposals, with application steps, key dates, and reporting requirements now visible.
Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 CFP added
The page now shows the full Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 Call for Proposals, replacing the short 2026/2027 notice with detailed guidance for the 2025/2026 intake. It now lists applications opening on August 5, 2025 and due by noon Pacific Time on Friday September 12, 2025, along with information sessions on August 21 and September 3, 2025, plus reporting milestones for successful projects. The application package and submission instructions are now spelled out in detail, including the required application form, budget, two mandatory support letters, email submission to ap@dabc.ca, the APG 2025 subject line, and confirmation follow-up timing. The new CFP also expands the published eligibility, project, and evaluation sections, including the $450,000 total funding pool, up to $40,000 per project, and the review criteria used for selection.
Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
Opening Soon
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Not-for-profit organizations based in British Columbia, Canada, that operate primarily for community benefit and whose services are open to the public and not restricted to membership.
See full eligibility
Overview
Accessibility Projects Grants supports BC-based not-for-profit organizations with up to $40,000 for community engagement projects that improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in British Columbia. Eligible work includes accessible employment, emergency planning and response, and community participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community engagement projects to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Projects focused on accessible employment.
- Projects focused on accessible emergency planning and response.
- Projects focused on accessible arts, culture and tourism.
- Projects focused on accessible sports and recreation, education and learning, or community participation.
Documents Needed
- A completed application form submitted on the given template, with a signature.
- A completed project budget submitted on the given template.
- Two mandatory letters of support from other local organizations who are not directly involved in and do not financially benefit from the project.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations based in British Columbia, Canada, that operate primarily for community benefit and whose services are open to the public and not restricted to membership.
- Organizations do not need to be a registered charity but must have a democratically elected volunteer Board chosen by its membership.
- National or international organizations may be eligible if they have a base of operations in British Columbia and sufficient capacity to deliver services in British Columbia.
Who is not eligible
- Governmental bodies, including municipalities, First Nations bands, and public-sector organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Direct project operating and service delivery costs such as salaries, contract fees, honoraria, project supplies, meeting and travel costs.
- An administration fee of up to 10% of the project budget.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects focused on large capital costs rather than on community engagement, including accessibility improvements to buildings or outdoor spaces.
- Research studies or projects aimed at producing policy briefs that do not directly result in improved accessibility outcomes for people with disabilities.
- Projects that provide or donate funds directly to people with disabilities other than for wages, honoraria, contract fees, or expenses directly related to project participation.
- Project administration fees in excess of 10% of the total project budget.
- Shared costs, including rent and office supplies, professional membership fees, and other costs not directly related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia, Canada.
Selection criteria
- Proposals will be evaluated by a review committee comprised of representatives from DABC and other BC disability or community service organizations.
- Projects will be rated out of a maximum of 150 points.
- Final consideration will be given to diversity of projects regarding geographical region, accessibility initiative category, disability focus, and inclusivity of people with disabilities of intersectional backgrounds.
- Priority will be given to projects that illustrate progress toward longer term outcomes in addition to shorter term ones.
How to apply
- Submit project proposals electronically to ap@dabc.ca.
- Use the subject heading APG 2025 - Your Organization Name.
- Completed applications must be received by 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific Time on Friday September 12th, 2025.
- Applications not submitted through this process will not be accepted, including applications submitted by fax or mail.
Processing and Agreement
- DABC will issue a confirmation by email.
- If you do not receive a confirmation, please communicate with DABC within 2 business days.
- Successful projects will be announced and funding will be distributed in December 2025 so that year-long projects can begin in January 2026.
- Successful projects will submit an interim written report to DABC by July 15th, 2026, detailing project activities up until June 30th.
- Projects must be completed by December 31st, 2025 and a final written report must be submitted to DABC by February 6th, 2026.
Additional information
- The press release announcing the renewed funding can be found here.
- To be notified when the Call for Proposals goes live, please scroll down to the bottom of the page and sign up for our e-newsletter.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 Program
What is the Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026?
Accessibility Projects Grants supports BC-based not-for-profit organizations with up to $40,000 for community engagement projects that improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in British Columbia. Eligible work includes accessible employment, emergency planning and response, and community participation.
How much funding can be received?
Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 program?
To be eligible for the Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 program, you must:
Not-for-profit organizations based in British Columbia, Canada, with a democratically elected volunteer Board.
Services must be open to the public and not restricted to membership.
National or international organizations may be eligible if they have a base of operations in BC and sufficient capacity to deliver services in BC.
What expenses are eligible under Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026?
Community engagement projects to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Projects focused on accessible employment.
Projects focused on accessible emergency planning and response.
Projects focused on accessible arts, culture and tourism.
Projects focused on accessible sports and recreation, education and learning, or community participation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026?
You can contact Disability Alliance BC (DABC) by email at ap@dabc.ca.
Where is the Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 available?
The Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026 is a Grant and Funding