Inge Development
Economic Support & Resources
District of Hudson's Hope
Accessibility Upgrades
Enabling Accessibility Fund - Youth Innovation 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 youth innovation component encourages youth to find accessibility barriers in their communities. They work with local organizations to improve accessibility and safety in community spaces and workplaces.
Funding
Up to $12,000 per project.
Application Period
May 30, 2024, to October 4, 2024
Eligible Applicants
Youth between 15 to 30 years of age at the time of the application; legally entitled to work in Canada; and, either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or individual who has been granted refugee status in Canada
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria will be further defined during each funding process.
Project ideas
purchasing para-hockey sleds
building raised garden beds in a community garden
providing accessible beach mats and beach wheelchairs
purchasing voice recognition software