Deadline: 17-Oct-22
The Government of Canada has announced the applications for Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Youth Innovation Component to provide an opportunity for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities to have a direct impact in the lives of persons with disabilities.
Through this work, one will volunteer his time to:
- create greater awareness about accessibility needs
- encourage organizations to apply for EAF funding to address existing accessibility barriers, and
- build a more inclusive and accessible Canada
Goals
As a Youth Accessibility Leader, one will be part of a growing community of youth from across the country that have:
- found accessibility barriers in workplaces or public spaces
- talked with organizations about their existing accessibility barriers
- encouraged organizations to apply for funding to address their accessibility barriers
- helped an organization draft and submit a project proposal
- helped promote the program at media events, and
- made a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities
Objectives
They are looking for young Canadians to help make Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is looking for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities. Through this process, youth volunteer their time to build a more accessible Canada.
Funding Information
One will help interested organization to complete the funding application for funding up to $10,000 for accessibility projects.
Benefits
- increased awareness of accessibility barriers in your community
- personal and community empowerment
- valuable presentation skills
- experience preparing or assisting in preparing project proposals
- networking opportunities, and
- social responsibility and volunteer experience that impacts your community
Eligible organizations
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
- municipal governments, and
- territorial governments
Eligibility Criteria
- They want you and what you have to offer, if you are:
- between 15 and 30 years of age
- determined to make a difference in your community
- you want to develop valuable skills and gain key experience, and
- authorized to work legally in Canada
For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-youth-innovation.html