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Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)
Funding for workplace and community accessibility projects
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for accessibility projects that improve workplaces and community spaces across Canada. It supports construction, renovation, retrofit, ICT, and equipment projects that remove barriers for persons with disabilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 99 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction, renovation, or retrofit of accessibility barriers in workplaces or community spaces
- Installation of accessible ICT and communication systems
- Purchase of accessibility-specific equipment and devices
- Improvement of access to employment, programs, and services for persons with disabilities
Documents Needed
- Recent CRA business number document
- External quote for each non-flat rate activity
- PDF summary from the EAF calculator
- Digital photos or website screenshots, as applicable
- Project workplan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations with up to 99 employees
- Municipal governments
- Indigenous organizations
- Territorial governments
Who is not eligible
- Federal and provincial governments
- Public schools and publicly funded health care institutions
- Organizations on federal or provincial government-owned land
- Residential housing organizations such as condo or co-op boards
- Organizations funded through the 2023 mid-sized EAF process
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees such as architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors
- Construction or renovation materials, supplies, and labour for accessibility features
- Purchase or rental of tools, equipment, or machinery needed for the project
- Accessible ICT, software, and equipment
- Shipping costs when items are not available locally
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the funding agreement is signed
- Contingency funds
- Training, marketing, and feasibility or planning studies
- General construction costs such as new walls, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or ceilings
- Computers, laptops, tablets, personal devices, and generic software
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible applications are assessed for project relevance, activities, results, and organizational capacity.
- Funding decisions are made by ESDC; not all applications are selected.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement before costs can be reimbursed.
- Recipients must submit follow-up reports after the agreement ends.
Additional information
- Organizations in Quebec and Alberta may need provincial approval before accepting funding.
- All successful projects must be able to start spending by December 1, 2026.
- The application must include a project workplan and results measurement indicators.
- Selected applicants must submit follow-up reports after the agreement ends.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF). 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 Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)?
This program provides funding for accessibility projects that improve workplaces and community spaces across Canada. It supports construction, renovation, retrofit, ICT, and equipment projects that remove barriers for persons with disabilities.
How much funding can be received?
Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) program?
To be eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Accessibility-focused project
Ready to start on time
What expenses are eligible under Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)?
Construction, renovation, or retrofit of accessibility barriers in workplaces or community spaces
Installation of accessible ICT and communication systems
Purchase of accessibility-specific equipment and devices
Improvement of access to employment, programs, and services for persons with disabilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at ESDC.ATL.PD.EAF.GD-BG.FA.EP.ATL.EDSC@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) available?
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is a Grant and Funding