EnAbling Change Program
ON, Canada
Money for accessibility awareness and support projects
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- grant_single|openingDateMay 24, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateJune 29, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Government of Ontario
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Receive funding for your not-for-profit organization to educate your stakeholders about the value and benefits of accessibility, help support compliance with accessibility laws, and promote a culture of inclusion.
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Below are some examples of projects that could receive funding through the EnAbling Change Program:
- Customized educational tools and resources about accessibility and inclusion in your sector
- Promoting accessibility in daily living
- Encouraging regulatory compliance
- Public outreach programs and initiatives
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$30,000
Toronto
Development of educational workshops on accessibility for local businesses
$60,000
Montreal
Public outreach program to promote accessibility compliance
$40,000
Vancouver
Create an online resource center for accessibility information
$45,000
Calgary
Launch a campaign promoting everyday accessibility for individuals
$50,000
Winnipeg
Promotion of inclusive practices through customized educational tools
$35,000
Ottawa
Develop a training program to support accessibility in workplaces
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Here are the eligibility criteria for the Age-friendly and accessibility grants:
- Not-for-profit organizations, industry organizations, and professional associations are eligible to apply.
- The projects must focus on educating stakeholders about accessibility, supporting compliance with accessibility laws, and promoting a culture of inclusion.
- Specific project examples include customized educational tools, promoting accessibility in daily living, encouraging regulatory compliance, and public outreach initiatives.
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Eligible organizations for the EnAbling Change Program grant include not-for-profit organizations, industry organizations, and professional associations. These entities can receive funding to educate stakeholders about accessibility, support compliance with accessibility laws, and promote a culture of inclusion.
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Industry organizations
- Professional associations
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There are eligible expenses for this grant:
- Customized educational tools and resources about accessibility and inclusion in your sector
- Promoting accessibility in daily living
- Encouraging regulatory compliance
- Public outreach programs and initiatives
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- Ontario
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the grant.
- Demonstrated need for the project
- Clear project objectives and outcomes
- Alignment with program goals
- Feasibility of implementation
- Budget justification
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- Step 1: The application period for the EnAbling Change Program is closed, so currently there is no active application process.
- Step 2: If you have general questions about the EnAbling Change Program, please contact your Regional Development Advisor for more information.
Apply to this program
EnAbling Change Program: Age-friendly and Accessibility Grants
This grant program aims to promote accessibility and inclusivity in Ontario for individuals of all ages and abilities. It includes the EnAbling Change Program that focuses on education, compliance, and inclusion, as well as the Inclusive Community Grants that support projects enhancing community engagement, accessible housing, and Age-Friendly Community plans.
About the Age-friendly and Accessibility Grants Program
The Age-friendly and Accessibility Grants Program in Ontario provides funding opportunities to organizations and associations to create a more accessible and inclusive environment for all residents. The program consists of two main grant streams, the EnAbling Change Program and the Inclusive Community Grants, each targeting specific areas to improve accessibility and age-friendliness across the province.
EnAbling Change Program: This program is designed to support not-for-profit organizations, industry groups, and professional associations in educating stakeholders about accessibility benefits, ensuring compliance with accessibility laws, and fostering a culture of inclusion. Projects funded under this program may include customized educational tools, promotional campaigns for accessibility awareness, initiatives to encourage regulatory compliance, and public outreach programs to promote inclusivity in various sectors.
Inclusive Community Grants: This component focuses on enhancing community planning and development by increasing accessibility in outdoor spaces, improving engagement for older adults and individuals with disabilities. It also aims to boost the supply of accessible housing to enable aging in place for seniors and people with disabilities. Additionally, the Inclusive Community Grants fund projects that develop Age-Friendly Community plans to address the long-term needs of older adults and those with disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment in local communities.
Overall, the Age-friendly and Accessibility Grants Program supports initiatives that prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and age-friendliness in Ontario, contributing to the creation of welcoming and accommodating environments for individuals of all ages and abilities.
