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Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Get up to $125,000 in grant funding to make a workplace or community space accessible for people with disabilities — aimed at organizations and employers, not standard for-profit retail. This federal program is currently closed, so you cannot apply right now. Verified against the official source on July 3, 2026; applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
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“It will fund projects that create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs and services, and access employment.”
Before you spend a dollar
The application period closed on July 26, 2024. Do not attempt to apply now.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are a registered not-for-profit, Indigenous organization, or municipality.
- You have a clear plan to improve physical or digital accessibility.
- You can manage a project that lasts up to two years.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are a standard for-profit small business like a restaurant or retail store.
- You need funding immediately since the application window closed in July 2024.
- You expect a guaranteed payout because this grant is competitive and discretionary.
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $125,000 per project, if you had qualified during the open window.
What may be supported
- Physical accessibility upgrades to community spaces.
- Digital accessibility improvements for services and programs.
- Employment access initiatives for persons with disabilities.
How applying works
Effort: involvedRequires detailed project planning and application via GCOS, which has a learning curve.
- 01Monitor the official ESDC page for reopening announcements.
- 02Prepare a detailed project plan for accessibility improvements.
- 03Register for GCOS (Grants and Contribution Online Services) when the window opens.
- 04Submit your application before the new deadline.
Who to ask: Email: NC-HIP-PIP-EAF_ODI-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca (for general enquiries and accessibility help); NA-GCOS-SELSC-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca (for technical help with GCOS)
Documents commonly required
- Project proposal detailing accessibility improvements.
- Organizational registration documents (for not-for-profits or Indigenous organizations).
- Budget breakdown for the project.
- Confirm specific document requirements on the official page when it reopens.
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN coordinates qualified trades for physical upgrades like ramps and door openers, so your organization manages one team instead of juggling multiple contractors.
- BBN builds accessible websites and online booking systems, removing digital barriers so customers with disabilities can easily find and use your services.
- BBN coordinates staff training on new accessibility tools, so your team supports inclusive practices and meets employment access goals.
- BBN guides you through the application process and tracks deadlines, helping you manage the paperwork so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- The program is currently closed; you must monitor for future reopenings.
- Grants are typically taxable income; confirm with your accountant.
- Approval mechanics and payment timing were not published; confirm on the official page if it reopens.
- Selection is competitive; not all eligible applicants receive funding.
What are your odds?
Selection is discretionary and competitive; funding is not guaranteed even if eligible.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply now?
No. The application period closed on July 26, 2024. Monitor the official page for future openings.
Is the grant repayable?
No, it is a grant. However, it is typically taxable income. Ask your accountant.
Who administers this program?
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
What you can combine it with
Check if other federal or provincial accessibility grants are open for similar projects.
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 3, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.