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Honours and awards: inclusion
Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Ontario recognition awards for individuals and groups that advance inclusion and accessibility. Includes the Lincoln M. Alexander Award and the David C. Onley Award, with cash awards up to $5,000 and certificates for selected recipients.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognizing leadership in eliminating racial discrimination.
- Recognizing efforts that improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
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.
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Honours and awards: inclusion Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Honours and awards: inclusion. 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 Honours and awards: inclusion?
Ontario recognition awards for individuals and groups that advance inclusion and accessibility. Includes the Lincoln M. Alexander Award and the David C. Onley Award, with cash awards up to $5,000 and certificates for selected recipients.
How much funding can be received?
Honours and awards: inclusion Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
What expenses are eligible under Honours and awards: inclusion?
Recognizing leadership in eliminating racial discrimination.
Recognizing efforts that improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Honours and awards: inclusion?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at none or by phone at none.
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