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National AccessAbility Week Funding - Canada
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National AccessAbility Week Funding

Funding to raise awareness about accessibility and disability inclusion
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
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.
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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 : 200,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Contacts

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

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.

What is the National AccessAbility Week Funding?

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.

How much funding can be received?

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

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.

Where is the National AccessAbility Week Funding available?

The National AccessAbility Week Funding program is available across Canada.

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

National AccessAbility Week Funding is a Grant and Funding

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

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

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