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National AccessAbility Week Funding

Q: How much funding can be received?

National AccessAbility Week Funding Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the National AccessAbility Week Funding?

You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.AC.NAAW-SNA.CA.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

Q: Where is the National AccessAbility Week Funding available?

The National AccessAbility Week Funding program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the National AccessAbility Week Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

National AccessAbility Week Funding is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the National AccessAbility Week Funding?

National AccessAbility Week Funding is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Last Update: March 19, 2026

Canada

Funding to raise awareness about accessibility and disability inclusion

Grant and Funding

Employment and Social Development Canada

Overview

The National AccessAbility Week Funding provides up to $100,000 over two years to organizations that run activities during NAAW 2025 and 2026, aimed at improving understanding of accessibility and disability inclusion, reducing stigma, and sharing best practices within the disability community. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations serving persons with disabilities, municipalities in partnership with disability organizations, and Indigenous organizations.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 200,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Social Services
Emergency and Relief
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 95,000

Developing an accessible mobile app to raise disability awareness

How to apply

Create an account on the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) portal.Prepare your application including project details, objectives, and supporting documents.Upload your application via the online portal or send by email/mail as instructed.Review your application for accuracy and completeness.Submit your application before the deadline and retain confirmation receipt.

Contacts

EDSC.AC.NAAW-SNA.CA.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the National AccessAbility Week Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the National AccessAbility Week Funding. 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.