Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small Projects ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations - Charitable organizations - Indigenous communities and organizations - Municipal governments and public institutions - Educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities) - Health and social service providers - Private businesses (in limited circumstances where project serves public accessibility) - Organizations that demonstrate commitment to serving people with disabilities Key Requirement: Applicant must be a registered entity in Canada with the capacity to manage grant funds and complete the project. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $125,000 per project - Minimum Project Size: Not specified (suitable for small-scale initiatives) - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (not a loan) - Matching Requirement: Typically 25-50% cost-sharing from applicant or other sources (verification required for specific program stream) - Funding Coverage: Covers eligible project costs; applicant responsible for any costs exceeding the grant amount - Payment Structure: Reimbursement basis or installment payments based on project milestones --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Construction & Renovation Costs: Building modifications, structural changes, accessibility upgrades - Retrofit Projects: Installation of ramps, elevators, accessible washrooms, widened doorways, parking modifications - Accessibility Features: Tactile signage, visual/audio alerts, accessible entrances, barrier removal - Equipment & Installation: Lifts, automatic doors, accessible technology systems - Design & Professional Fees: Architects, engineers, accessibility consultants (reasonable portion) - Accessibility Assessments: Professional evaluations to identify accessibility gaps - Materials & Labor: Direct project construction and installation costs Excluded Expenses: Furniture, general maintenance, non-accessibility improvements, land acquisition, operational costs --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Duration: Maximum 2 years from funding approval to project completion - Accessibility Standard: Project must demonstrably improve accessibility for people with disabilities under Canadian accessibility legislation (AODA or applicable provincial standards) - Public Benefit: Preference for