RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant

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RBC Foundation

At a glance

Deadline
Applications closed; check back Fall 2026
Location
Canada wide
Categories
Built Environment, General Accessibility

Summary

Funds retrofits, repairs, upgrades, or new construction of community buildings to improve environmental sustainability and/or building accessibility. The 'Improving accessibility' track explicitly funds ramps, lifts, automated doors, accessible washrooms/kitchens/workspaces, wayfinding, wheelchair accommodation, lighting/acoustics for visual/auditory impairments, and accessible recreation equipment. New builds must obtain a generally accepted accessibility certification; retrofits do not require certification. Distinct from RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program also in this database.

Eligibility

Registered charities in Canada, including hospitals, cultural institutions, community centres, and other registered charities. NOT eligible: post-secondary institutions, daycares, non-profits that are not registered charities, playgrounds, long-term care facilities, or camps. Organization must own the space or have a lease with at least 5 years remaining and owner permission.

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