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Honours and awards: inclusion
Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility
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- Funding available
- $ 5,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario recognition awards for individuals and groups that advance inclusion and accessibility. Selected recipients may receive up to $5,000 and a certificate, depending on the award category.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Accredited provincial secondary schools.
- Community organizations or agencies working extensively in race relations.
- Individuals and organizations registered in Ontario for the David C. Onley Award.
Who is not eligible
- Self-nominations are not allowed.
- Deceased persons cannot be nominated.
- Current elected federal, provincial, or municipal politicians cannot be nominated.
- Current public appointees cannot be nominated for the Lincoln M. Alexander Community Award.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Recognizing leadership in eliminating racial discrimination.
- Recognizing efforts that improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Gather required information
- Collect nominee, nominator, and testimonial details.
- Prepare the required description of achievements or initiatives.
- Step 2: Create an account or sign in
- Use the Ontario Honours and Awards Portal.
- Step 3: Submit the nomination
- Complete and submit the nomination on the portal.
Documents Needed
- Nominee and nominator contact information.
- Description of the nominee’s achievements or initiatives.
- At least two signed testimonial letters, where required.
- Optional supporting materials such as publications or news articles.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated leadership and achievement.
- Impact on racial inclusion or accessibility.
- For David C. Onley categories, work must fit the selected award category.
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed after submission.
- An independent selection committee evaluates the nominations for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award and most David C. Onley categories.
- The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility determines eligibility for the Honour Roll category.
- Recipients are selected and the award is presented annually at the Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards Ceremony.
Additional information
- Volunteer activities in other areas and academic performance are not taken into consideration for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award.
- For the David C. Onley Award, at least two signed testimonial letters are not required for the Honour Roll category.
- Both awards are presented annually at the Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards Ceremony.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Honours and awards: inclusion Program
What is the Honours and awards: inclusion?
Ontario recognition awards for individuals and groups that advance inclusion and accessibility. Selected recipients may receive up to $5,000 and a certificate, depending on the award category.
How much funding can be received?
Honours and awards: inclusion Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Honours and awards: inclusion program?
To be eligible for the Honours and awards: inclusion program, you must:
Nominee must meet category rules.
Ontario residency is required.
Some nominations must come from schools or organizations.
Where is the Honours and awards: inclusion available?
The Honours and awards: inclusion program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Honours and awards: inclusion a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Honours and awards: inclusion is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Honours and awards: inclusion?
Honours and awards: inclusion is funded by Government of Ontario