Economic Support & Resources
District of Hudson's Hope
Accessibility Upgrades
Enabling Accessibility Fund - The Small Projects Component
Federal Government
About
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) provides funding for projects that make Canadian communities and workplaces more accessible for persons with disabilities. The EAF supports Canada's Disability Inclusion Action Plan, in particular Pillar 3 - Accessible and Inclusive Communities. To learn more, consult the Canada's Disability Inclusion Action Plan, 2022. The EAF aims to create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to:
take part in community activities, programs, and services, or
access employment
There are 3 different program components in the EAF. Each component holds separate calls for funding.
The small projects component provides grant funding for small-scale construction and communication technology projects that improve accessibility in communities and workplaces.
Funding
Up to $125,000 for a project that is up to 2 years in duration
The EAF has introduced flat rate costing to the small and mid-sized projects components.
The flat rate calculator provides the amount of funding for:
ramps
accessible doors
accessible washrooms
elevators lifts
pool lifts
multi-sensory rooms/stations
accessible playgrounds
accessible parking
accessible drop-off areas
accessible electric vehicle charging stations
If you are applying for funding for these projects, refer to the flat rate information sheet.
Application Period
May 28, 2024, to July 23, 2024
Eligible Applicants
Not-for-profit organizations
For-profit organizations
Indigenous organizations
Municipal and territorial governments
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria will be further defined during each funding process.
Project examples may include:
building ramps, accessible doors, and accessible washrooms
installing screen reader devices and hearing loop systems
constructing a universally designed office
creating an accessible playground