Deadline: 25-Mar-2022
Government of Canada is seeking proposals for its National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) to celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities.
NAAW stream under the Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability Component (SDPP-D) provides grant funding to projects across Canada that raise awareness of the importance of accessibility and inclusion in different sectors and communities.
Canada to help increase the participation of a diverse range of disability organizations, including small to medium sized disability organizations, and disability organizations which provide support to underrepresented communities, such as:
- LGBTQ2+ persons/groups
- Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC)
- other minority communities representing diversity of Canada
- rural and remote areas
- Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) communities
Objective
- improving understanding and knowledge of Canadians on accessibility and inclusion
- reducing stigma and attitudinal barriers towards persons with disabilities
- sharing best practices and lessons learned related to NAAW activities within the disability community
Funding Information
- This CFP for NAAW funding will provide up to $1.62M over 2 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- not-for-profit or voluntary organizations serving persons with disabilities in the community
- organizations and institutions supported by provincial/territorial entities (including educational institutions, schools, health/social services institutions) in partnership with disability organizations
- sector associations (such as business associations), societies and academic bodies in partnership with disability organizations
- Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/accessible-grants-accessability-week.html