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Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding
Funding to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 16, 2026
- Closing date : March 16, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1 million per project to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. It supports construction, renovation, retrofit, ICT, and equipment projects that reduce barriers in workplaces and community spaces.
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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 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 16, 2026
- Closing date : March 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction, renovation, and retrofit of accessible facilities
- Accessibility improvements in workplaces and community spaces
- Provision of accessible ICT and equipment
- Projects that remove barriers for persons with disabilities
Documents Needed
- Valid CRA business number document
- Quote for each non-flat rate activity
- PDF summary from the EAF 2026 calculator
- Before photos or website screenshots, as applicable
- Proof of organization registration, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations with up to 99 employees
- Municipal governments under 100,000 people
- Indigenous organizations
- Territorial governments
Who is not eligible
- Federal and provincial governments
- Municipal governments with 100,000 or more residents
- Public schools, hospitals, and public health institutions
- Crown corporations or government-controlled entities
- Residential housing organizations such as condo or co-op boards
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, and retrofit costs for accessibility features
- Accessible equipment and devices
- Information and communication technology
- Professional fees directly tied to the accessibility work
- Taxes not rebated
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General construction costs such as new walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, or rough-in plumbing, electrical, or HVAC
- Contingency funds
- Training, routine maintenance, and general operating costs
- Personal-use or profit-generating activities
- Computers, laptops, tablets, and non-accessibility-specific equipment
Eligible geographic areas
Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then assessed on project relevance, activities, results, and organizational capacity.
- A shortlist is reviewed by an external contractor with construction and accessibility expertise.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision, and an agreement must be signed before costs can be reimbursed.
Additional information
- No leveraging is required for 2026 projects.
- Applications are assessed in stages after submission.
- Successful applicants must report on project results.
- Funding decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding. 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 — General Funding?
This program provides up to $1 million per project to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. It supports construction, renovation, retrofit, ICT, and equipment projects that reduce barriers in workplaces and community spaces.
How much funding can be received?
Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Accessibility-related project
Ready by December 1, 2026
What expenses are eligible under Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding?
Construction, renovation, and retrofit of accessible facilities
Accessibility improvements in workplaces and community spaces
Provision of accessible ICT and equipment
Projects that remove barriers for persons with disabilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding?
You can contact Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) by email at ESDC.ATL.PD.EAF.GD-BG.FA.EP.ATL.EDSC@servicecanada.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding available?
The Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding program is available across Canada.