Le Accessible Canada funding opportunity supports projects tied to National AccessAbility Week from 2027 to 2029.
Its goal is to help more Canadians learn about accessibility, inclusion, and the value people with disabilities bring to workplaces and communities.
Funded projects should:
- Promote the Accessible Canada Act
- Raise awareness about accessibility
- Support more inclusive workplaces and communities
- Share real stories, lessons, and project results
Who is eligible and who can apply for Accessible Canada funding?
Eligible applicants may include:
- Not-for-profits that serve persons with disabilities
- Health or social service groups partnered with disability organizations
- Schools partnered with disability organizations
- Municipalities partnered with disability organizations
- Indigenous organizations, including band councils, tribal councils, and self-government entities
Applicants must show that one or more disability organizations are helping lead the project. This is a big part of the program’s “Nothing Without Us” approach, which is also part of Canada’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Individuals and provincial or territorial governments cannot apply.
What does Accessible Canada fund?
Accessible Canada may fund project costs like:
- Wages and benefits
- Professional fees
- Travel and hotel costs
- Materials and supplies
- Printing and communication
- Equipment rental, lease, or maintenance
- Capital assets
- Accessibility services for events
Projects can focus on areas like employment, built spaces, digital access, communication, procurement, programs, services, transportation, and Indigenous accessibility. You can learn more about these areas through Accessibility Standards Canada.
What are the conditions of Accessible Canada?
Projects must:
- Run for no more than 3 years
- Start on February 1, 2027
- End on February 1, 2030
- Include activities during National AccessAbility Week in 2027, 2028, and 2029
- Show how the project can grow over time
- Include persons with disabilities in planning and delivery
- Provide reports, summaries, and success stories
Projects must also go beyond regular daily work.
Quel est le montant du financement disponible ?
The program has up to $3.6 million available.
Organizations can apply for:
- Up to $180,000 over 3 years for scalable projects
- Up to $360,000 over 3 years for regional or national projects with strong disability community partnerships
The program expects to fund about 10 to 20 projects.
Does the funding support wheelchair accessible vehicles or mobile medical units?
The funding page does not clearly say that véhicules accessibles aux fauteuils roulants ou unités médicales mobiles are eligible purchases.
That said, transportation is one priority area. Equipment rental, lease, maintenance, and capital assets may be eligible if they directly support approved project work.
If your organization is exploring an accessibility project, these MoveMobility resources may help you plan:
Dates limites à connaître
- Application deadline: July 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
- Help or accommodation request deadline: July 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT
- Alternate application support deadline: July 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
- General questions answered until: July 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
- Funding decisions expected: Winter 2026
You can review the application steps et prepare-to-apply details before starting.
Final thoughts
The Accessible Canada funding opportunity may be a good fit for organizations planning clear, people-first accessibility projects.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to click the button below to talk to one of our mobility experts.
Remarque : MoveMobility is not the funding provider and cannot assist with applications. The information shared here comes directly from the funding opportunity. To learn more, visit Accessible Canada’s website. This content is meant to raise awareness of funding or grant opportunities.
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