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Accessible Canada – National AccessAbility Week Funding – 2027 to 2029

Status: Open

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Accessible Canada Fund

The NAAW stream under the Accessible Canada Fund provides grant funding to projects across Canada that raise awareness of the importance of accessibility and disability inclusion in different sectors and communities. The 2026 call supports approximately 10 to 20 three-year projects delivering National AccessAbility Week activities in 2027, 2028, and 2029, with priorities for the participation of persons with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and Accessible Canada Act priority areas. Eligible costs include wages, professional fees, travel, materials, communications, equipment rental or maintenance, administration, capital assets, disability supports for staff, and accessibility services for events; construction or renovation, ongoing operating costs, and fundraising or lobbying costs are ineligible. Funded projects run up to 3 years, from February 1, 2027 to February 1, 2030.

Deadline: July 28, 2026 Region: Canada wide Category: Training/Capacity

Advancing Accessibility Standards Research Program

Status: Upcoming

Accessibility Standards Canada

Funds research projects that inform the development of next-generation accessibility standards within federal areas of responsibility. Two-step process: Expression of Interest, then invited application. Most recent 2026-27 call closed January 16, 2026 (proposal stage); funded projects run no earlier than April 2026 through March 31, 2029. Research-only program, but accessibility-specific. Next call posted on the official page as 2027. Most recent 2026-27 call closed January 16, 2026; next EOI expected spring 2027.

Deadline: Unknown Region: Canada wide Category: Research

Aide financière à l'accessibilité aux camps de vacances (PAFACV)

Status: Closed

Gouvernement du Québec (ministère de l'Éducation)

Quebec provincial program that funds certified nonprofit overnight camps to become more accessible and welcoming for people in poverty, people with disabilities, and people with particular limitations, including accompaniment services for campers with disabilities. The scope is broader than disability alone; accessibility and accompaniment are core named purposes. Runs on a triennial cycle (current cycle 2024-2027); the current intake is closed and the next triennial deposit is expected in spring 2027, with annual application windows February 15 to April 1 within the cycle. Contact: pafacv@education.gouv.qc.ca.

Deadline: Passed Region: Quebec Category: Recreation/Sport

Aide financière aux instances régionales du loisir pour personnes handicapées (PAFIRLPH)

Status: Closed

Gouvernement du Québec (ministère de l'Éducation)

Funds the operations of Quebec's recognized regional leisure bodies for persons with disabilities (IRLPH) so they can improve access to leisure in their region, including staffing, coordination, and volunteer support. Only the recognized IRLPH (an ARLPH or a URLS) in each region can apply, so this is relevant to a small, fixed set of organizations rather than the general nonprofit public. The current intake is closed; the next application period dates are to be announced. Contact: paflph@education.gouv.qc.ca.

Deadline: Passed Region: Quebec Category: Recreation/Sport

BC Arts Council: Access Support Program

Status: Open

BC Arts Council

Not a standalone grant. Supplementary funding for BC Arts Council grant recipients only, to cover accessibility costs for their funded projects. Must be tied to a primary BC Arts Council grant application. Can be requested up to 90 days after receiving a grant result.

Deadline: Rolling Region: British Columbia Category: Communication

BC Community Gaming Grants: Capital Projects

Status: Upcoming

Province of British Columbia

Funds capital projects including facilities construction and renovation. Accessibility improvements to community facilities are eligible. 2026 intake July 17 to August 31; updated Guidelines expected in June.

Deadline: July 17 to August 31, 2026 Region: British Columbia Category: Built Environment

BC Community Gaming Grants: Program Grants

Status: Open

Province of British Columbia

Annual program funding for community nonprofits. Organizations serving people with disabilities can apply under Human and Social Services. Renewed funding applications may not be available in 2026 due to a new grant management system. Sector deadlines: Human and Social Services Aug 1 to Nov 30; Arts Feb 1 to Apr 30; Sport Mar 1 to May 31.

Deadline: By sector Region: British Columbia Category: General Accessibility

BC Rehab Foundation: Project Grant Program

Status: Open

BC Rehab Foundation

Funds projects that directly benefit people with physical disabilities in BC. The $2,000 to $5,000 range is the typical approved amount, not a hard cap. Four annual intakes (Feb 15, May 15, Sep 15, Nov 15).

Deadline: Recurring Region: British Columbia Category: General Accessibility

Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund

Status: Closed

Bell Canada

Enhances access to mental health care, supports, and services for communities across Canada. Annual grants of up to $25,000 are available to eligible CRA-registered charities and qualified donees.

Deadline: Passed Region: Canada wide Category: Community/General (accessibility-eligible)

Broadcasting Accessibility Fund

Status: Closed

Broadcasting Accessibility Fund Inc. (independent CRTC-mandated fund)

Independent charitable fund providing grants for innovative projects that advance accessibility of broadcasting content in Canada. Mandate established via CRTC Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2012-430. Has completed 8 grant cycles to date (41 projects, $4.4M committed). Per BAF, CRTC Decision 2024-121 (June 2024) has affected the fund's ability to re-establish its core grant program; next call announced for 2026 but no confirmed date.

Deadline: Passed Region: Canada wide Category: Communication

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