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Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Accessible workplace and community projects
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 28, 2024
- Closing date : July 23, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Enabling Accessibility Fund – Small Projects provides up to $125,000 per project to improve accessibility and safety for persons with disabilities. It supports renovation, construction, retrofit, accessible equipment, and information and communication technology projects 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
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 28, 2024
- Closing date : July 23, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 99 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction, renovation, and retrofit projects that remove accessibility barriers
- Accessibility improvements in workplaces where persons with disabilities work or could work
- Accessibility improvements in community spaces where programs or services are available to persons with disabilities
Documents Needed
- Valid CRA business number document from the last 2 years
- External quote for each non-flat rate activity
- Completed EAF small projects calculator summary PDF
- Digital photos or screenshots of the project or accessible items
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations with up to 99 employees
- Indigenous organizations
- Municipal governments
- Territorial governments
Who is not eligible
- Federal or provincial governments
- Public schools
- Public health care facilities and hospitals
- Home-based childcare centres
- Residential housing organizations such as condo and co-op boards
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, and retrofit work
- Accessible equipment or devices
- Information and communication technologies and related systems
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retrofit of motor vehicles
- Work done only to improve decor or aesthetics
- Work for personal use
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for completeness, eligibility, and project admissibility.
- ESDC does not contact applicants to request missing information.
- Funding decisions are based on the application and supporting documents provided.
- No funding is paid or reimbursed for activities before a signed agreement is in place.
Additional information
- Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only one application per CRA business number will be considered.
- Projects funded in 2022 are reviewed after unfunded projects from that process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small 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 — Small projects?
The Enabling Accessibility Fund – Small Projects provides up to $125,000 per project to improve accessibility and safety for persons with disabilities. It supports renovation, construction, retrofit, accessible equipment, and information and communication technology projects in workplaces and community spaces.
How much funding can be received?
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $125,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 23, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects program?
To be eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Accessibility and safety project
Workplace or community space
What expenses are eligible under Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects?
Construction, renovation, and retrofit projects that remove accessibility barriers
Accessibility improvements in workplaces where persons with disabilities work or could work
Accessibility improvements in community spaces where programs or services are available to persons with disabilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at NC-HIP-PIP-EAF_ODI-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
Where is the Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects available?
The Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects program is available the province of Ontario.