Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Advancing Accessibility Standards Research is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research?

Advancing Accessibility Standards Research is funded by Accessibility Standards Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research program?

To be eligible for the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research program, you must: • Applicant must be a legal entity in Canada. • Eligible types: research or educational institution, not-for-profit organization, Indigenous organization, or provincial/territorial organization (excluding governments).

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research?

You can contact Accessibility Standards Canada.

Q: Where is the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research available?

The Advancing Accessibility Standards Research program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research program.

Last Update: September 29, 2025

Canada

Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Public administration

Funds Providers

Accessibility Standards Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Advancing Accessibility Standards Research program provides funding to Canadian organizations for research projects that support the development of next-generation accessibility standards within federal jurisdiction. Eligible activities focus on identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to accessibility in areas such as the built environment, communications, service delivery, employment, and transportation; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Research projects that inform the development of next-generation accessibility standards within federal areas of responsibility.
Initiatives that identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility.
Projects involving the development, sharing, or dissemination of best practices, tools, and information related to accessibility barriers and standards.
Research supporting core priority areas such as built environment, communication, employment, program and service delivery, information and communication technologies, procurement, and transportation.
Initiatives targeting annually identified priority areas, such as accessibility in northern communities, election processes, and retrofitting of existing facilities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 95,400

Creating accessible voting tools and instructions for elections

$ 135,000

Developing accessible kiosks for public transportation terminals

$ 142,000

Surveying accessible wayfinding for large multi-use federal buildings

$ 109,000

Researching virtual job interviews accessibility for remote hiring

$ 119,000

Studying accessibility barriers in procurement policies for ICT

$ 128,500

Evaluating accessible retrofitting solutions in northern airports

Eligibility

The applicant must be a legal entity in Canada.
Eligible types of organizations include research or educational institutions (such as universities), not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations (including bands, tribal councils, or other self-governing entities), and provincial or territorial organizations (excluding provincial or territorial governments).
The project must support the development of next-generation model accessibility standards within federal areas of responsibility.
The project should align with one or more of the 7 core priority areas set out in the Accessible Canada Act or any announced annual priority areas.

Who is eligible?

Research or educational institutions, such as universities
Not-for-profit organizations
Indigenous organizations, including bands, tribal councils, or other self-governing entities
Provincial or territorial organizations (excluding provincial or territorial governments)

Who is not eligible

Provincial or territorial governments are not eligible.
Organizations that are not recognized as legal entities in Canada cannot apply.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations that are legal entities located anywhere in Canada.

Selection criteria

Alignment of the project with the purpose and objectives of the program.
Ability of the project to identify, prevent, and eliminate barriers to accessibility in areas of federal jurisdiction.

How to apply

Confirm eligibility and monitor calls

Check if your organization is eligible (must be a Canadian legal entity such as a research or educational institution, not-for-profit, Indigenous organization, or provincial/territorial organization excluding governments)
Review the priority areas set by the Accessible Canada Act and any announced annual priority areas
Monitor for the call for Expressions of Interest, typically launched every spring

Submit an Expression of Interest

Prepare and submit an Expression of Interest summarizing your research project
Clearly indicate how your project aligns with the program’s purpose and objectives
Ensure submission before the stated deadline

Await selection and invitation

Wait for acknowledgment of your Expression of Interest, typically within 10 business days
If selected, receive an invitation to submit a detailed application and budget

Submit detailed application and budget

Prepare a comprehensive project proposal and detailed budget as requested
Submit the application before the deadline stated in the invitation

Await funding decision

Wait for official funding decision, communicated within 60 business days after submitting a complete application

Finalize agreement and receive funds

If approved, review and sign the funding agreement
Satisfy all outlined payment conditions in the agreement
Receive the first payment within 40 business days after all conditions are met

Additional information

Service standards include acknowledging receipt of expressions of interest and applications, communicating funding decisions, and issuing payments within specific timelines.
The Centre of Expertise provides centralized access to funded research and standards related to the program's priority areas.
Performance results of service standards are publicly reported by fiscal year.
Acknowledging financial support from Accessibility Standards Canada is required for funded projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Advancing Accessibility Standards Research?

Research projects that inform the development of next-generation accessibility standards within federal areas of responsibility. Initiatives that identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility. Projects involving the development, sharing, or dissemination of best practices, tools, and information related to accessibility barriers and standards. Research supporting core priority areas such as built environment, communication, employment, program and service delivery, information and communication technologies, procurement, and transportation. Initiatives targeting annually identified priority areas, such as accessibility in northern communities, election processes, and retrofitting of existing facilities.