Is your Canadian firm looking to improve workplace accessibility? If so, you might quality for Government of Canada funding though the Enabling Accessibility Fund.
Qualifying organizations are:
- not-for-profit organizations, including social enterprises;
- small businesses (maximum 99 full-time employees);
- small municipalities (population under 125,000 as per census data);
- Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities); and
- Territorial governments.
In order to quality 35% of the total budget cost must be cash and/or in-kind contributions provided through sources other than the Government of Canada. As well, the total funding request cannot exceed $50,000 per project. There are additional requirements for eligible projects and you can learn more about the Enabling Accessibility Fund at:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/disability/eaf/index.shtml
Better hurry! The deadline is July 26th and fast approaching.
Good luck!
