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Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects
Funding for accessible workplaces and communities
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 13, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds accessibility projects that improve access in Canadian communities and workplaces for persons with disabilities. It supports construction, renovation, retrofit, and related accessibility technology projects, with funding of up to $3 million per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 13, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New construction, renovation, or retrofit projects that improve accessibility in facilities
- Projects that reduce waitlists or increase access to programs, services, and supports for persons with disabilities
- Workplace accessibility projects that remove barriers for employees with disabilities
- Community accessibility projects that improve participation in community activities, programs, and services
Documents Needed
- CRA document showing a valid business number, if not already a GCOS user
- External quote for each non-flat rate project activity
- Completed EAF Mid-sized projects calculator summary
- Digital photos or screenshots of the project space or items, where applicable
- Waitlist information for the related program or service
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Governments
- Indigenous organizations
- Eligible municipalities and territorial governments
Who is not eligible
- Federal and provincial governments
- Municipalities with 50,000 or more residents
- Public and private universities and colleges
- Public schools, publicly funded health care institutions, and hospitals
- Residential housing organizations and organizations funded in a previous mid-sized EAF process
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, and retrofit costs tied to accessibility improvements
- Accessibility equipment and related technology
- Professional and contractor quotes for non-flat rate activities
- Project-related items included in the calculator and supporting documentation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Motor vehicle modifications
- Construction, renovation, or retrofit work for decoration or aesthetics only
- Construction, renovation, or retrofit work for personal use
- Contingency costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are then assessed for project relevance, activities, results, and organizational capacity.
- Funding decisions are expected in Summer 2024.
- No appeal process is available.
- A signed funding agreement is required before project costs can be reimbursed.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through GCOS.
- One application is allowed per CRA business number.
- Incomplete applications may be screened out.
- Projects must be supported by a signed funding agreement before work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects. 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 - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects?
This program funds accessibility projects that improve access in Canadian communities and workplaces for persons with disabilities. It supports construction, renovation, retrofit, and related accessibility technology projects, with funding of up to $3 million per project.
How much funding can be received?
Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects program?
To be eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Accessibility-focused project
Project in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects?
New construction, renovation, or retrofit projects that improve accessibility in facilities
Projects that reduce waitlists or increase access to programs, services, and supports for persons with disabilities
Workplace accessibility projects that remove barriers for employees with disabilities
Community accessibility projects that improve participation in community activities, programs, and services
Who can I contact for more information about the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects available?
The Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects program is available across Canada.
Is the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enabling Accessibility Fund - Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects is a Grant and Funding