Accessible Canada Fund call for proposals
Community, Regional & Enterprise Development
Creative Arts, Culture and Heritage
Governance and Public Policy
Social Justice
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Thursday 23rd, July 2026
External Deadline: Tuesday 28th, July 2026
Description
The CFP is open until July 28, 2026, at 3:00PM (EDT).
This funding opportunity will support projects that promote the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act and its regulations through NAAW activities delivered in 2027, 2028, and in 2029. It will fund projects that highlight the contributions of persons with disabilities, raise awareness, and promote accessibility and inclusion in communities and workplaces across Canada.
Information on how to apply
To apply, or get more information about how to prepare your application, visit the following links:
ESDC will hold virtual information sessions to provide an overview of the application process for organizations interested in applying for funding. Sessions will be accessible with sign language interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART). Please click below and select the date and language of your choice to register online for an information session:
- June 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT (French session)
- June 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT (English session)
- July 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT (French session)
- July 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT (English session)
If you require an accommodation to participate, please send an email to EDSC.AC.NAAW-SNA.CA.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca 10 business days prior to the information session.