How much funding can be received?

Get funding to cover eligible costs for small-scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects that will help people with disabilities live and work in more inclusive and accessible communities.

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This grant aims to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities in communities and workplaces throughout Canada. It supports projects that increase participation opportunities in community life and improve accessibility to employment.

Projects that remove barriers to accessibility in community spaces, including physical modifications to existing structures.
Initiatives that promote accessible transportation options for persons with disabilities.
Programs that enhance the availability of assistive technologies in workplaces.
Activities that develop inclusive community activities, programs, and services.
Employment-related projects that facilitate better access to job opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Workplace modifications ensuring accessible environments for employees with disabilities.

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$ 52,500

Build a multi-sensory room at the Aurora Rehabilitation Center

$ 30,000

Modify websites of local businesses for accessibility

$ 90,000

Upgrade playground to make it fully accessible at River Park

$ 37,500

Installing FM loop system and audiovisual fire alarms in community hall

$ 60,000

Install accessible washrooms and ramps in community center

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To be eligible for this grant, applicants must meet certain criteria based on the type of organization and their proposed projects.

Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, indigenous organizations, as well as municipal and territorial governments.

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Not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, indigenous organizations, municipal and territorial governments.

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Yes, there are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

The government federal or a government provincial;
A public school (primary or secondary), including an organization submitting project proposals held on the premises of a state-funded school. An exception applies to licensed or registered AGJE centers where the proposed project activity is exclusively designated for use by the center or program;
A public health institution or a public hospital (since healthcare is a provincial or territorial jurisdiction, public institutions and hospitals have access to funds to support accessibility), including projects held on the premises of a public health institution or a public hospital;
An AGJE home center;
A crown corporation or an entity controlled by the federal government or by a provincial or territorial government;
An organization that received funding under the 2021 mid-sized project funding process of the FA.

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The Enabling Accessibility Fund - Small Projects Component supports initiatives designed to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities in communities and workplaces. Eligible projects focus on creating inclusive environments and increasing participation opportunities for disabled individuals.

Enhancements to existing community facilities to improve accessibility features.
Installation of accessibility equipment in workplaces to support employee needs.
Development of sensory-friendly spaces to accommodate individuals with sensory processing differences.
Implementation of communication accessibility tools for better interaction.
Adaptations to vehicles or transportation created for persons with disabilities.

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The grant application is open to national organizations across Canada, including various sectors and types of government. No specific geographical restrictions within Canada are mentioned.

Organizations in all provinces and territories of Canada are eligible.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Enabling Accessibility Fund - Small Projects Component are based on criteria that ensure the project aligns with the objective of increasing accessibility for persons with disabilities. Specific criteria details such as allocated point scores are not provided in the context.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Virtual information sessions are available to provide an overview of the application process.
Applicants requiring accommodations for information sessions should notify the department 10 business days in advance.