Deadline: 31 October 2019
The Government of Canada is seeking applications for its Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) which is looking for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and their commitment to their communities by volunteering their time to build a more accessible Canada.
The EAF Youth Innovation Component provides an opportunity for youth to have a direct impact in the lives of people with disabilities by addressing accessibility barriers in public spaces or workplaces within their community or surrounding communities. Through this work, youth create greater awareness about accessibility needs and encourage organizations to apply for EAF funding to address existing accessibility barriers and build a more inclusive and accessible Canada.
Role of the Youth Accessibility Leader
As a designated EAF Youth Accessibility Leader, the applicant will be part of a growing community of youth from across the country that have:
- Identified accessibility barriers in workplaces or public spaces
- Approached organizations and made them aware of existing accessibility barriers
- Encouraged organizations to apply for funding to address such barriers
- Assisted an organization in developing and submitting a project proposal
- Supported the management of an accessibility project valued at up to $10,000
- Informed program improvements by providing their valued feedback
- Participated in media and ministerial events; and
- Made a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
Eligibility Criteria
- If applicants are:
- between 15 and 30 years of age
- determined to make a difference in their community, and
- applicants want to develop valuable skills and gain key experience
- The following organizations are eligible to apply for EAF youth innovation component funding:
- Not-for-profit organizations (including social enterprises)
- Businesses (maximum 99 full-time equivalent employees)
- Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
- Municipal governments; and
- Territorial Governments
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: Canada
For more information, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-youth-innovation.html