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Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Funding for accessible spaces in Ontario
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 14, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $60,000 per successful applicant to support accessibility improvements in Ontario. It funds small capital projects, including retrofits, for outdoor spaces, built environments, and housing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Small capital projects that improve accessibility in Ontario communities
- Retrofits and minor renovations to existing spaces
- Improvements to outdoor spaces, the built environment, and housing
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Mandatory supporting documents required by applicant type
- Prior-year financial statements, for incorporated not-for-profits
- Proof of incorporation, for incorporated not-for-profits
- Letter of support, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous governing bodies
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Federal or provincial agencies, boards, and commissions
- Private foundations and unincorporated entities
- Schools, postsecondary institutions, hospitals, and long-term care homes
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries directly related to the project
- Professional and contracted services, including architects, engineers, contractors, and accessibility consultants
- Building permits
- Accessibility features, retrofits, and minor renovations to existing spaces
- Construction materials, fixtures, and equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing operating costs and regular planning activities
- Refundable taxes, including HST
- Contingency costs and bank fees
- Land purchases, vehicles, and vehicle modifications
- New building construction and private residential upgrades
- Marketing, lobbying, fundraising, legal, audit, and interest fees
- Costs already funded or reimbursed by another party
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the closing date.
- Incomplete or ineligible applications are not assessed.
- Projects are evaluated against program criteria and scoring requirements.
- Applicants are notified by email of the funding status.
- Approved applicants receive a letter of approval and are bound by the agreement terms.
Additional information
- One application per applicant is accepted.
- Applicants may request support for projects at multiple locations, within the funding cap.
- The ministry may request additional information on project success and long-term impact.
- Some recipients may be asked to provide invoices or receipts during final reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant. 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 Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant?
This program provides up to $60,000 per successful applicant to support accessibility improvements in Ontario. It funds small capital projects, including retrofits, for outdoor spaces, built environments, and housing.
How much funding can be received?
Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant program?
To be eligible for the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant program, you must:
Ontario-based project
Supports accessibility and inclusion
Backed by a relevant plan
What expenses are eligible under Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant?
Small capital projects that improve accessibility in Ontario communities
Retrofits and minor renovations to existing spaces
Improvements to outdoor spaces, the built environment, and housing
Who can I contact for more information about the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant?
You can contact Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (OMSA) or by phone at 4163256691.
Where is the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant available?
The Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant is a Grant and Funding