HRSDC Enabling Accessibility Fund

The Enabling Accessibility Fund is part of a $45-million, three-year commitment to expand opportunities for people with disabilities and improve accessibility across Canada. The objective of the Enabling Accessibility Fund is to support community-based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, reduce barriers and enable Canadians, regardless of physical ability, to participate in and contribute to their community and the economy. Approved projects will have strong ties to and support from their communities.

The Office of Disability Issues is pleased to announce that a Call for Proposals for Small Projects Enabling Accessibility is now open. Please note that the deadline to apply is Monday May 4th 2009 at midnight (12h00 AM). All proposals received after the closing date of the Call for Proposals will not be considered in this process.

We are providing the information on the web site to help you prepare your proposal. For further information regarding the call, please visit our website at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/eaf/call2009/index.shtml

Should you have any questions regarding the new call for proposal please contact us through our toll free number at: 1-800-O-CANADA (1 800 622-6232) or TTY: 1 800 926-9105 or by e-mail at: eafcall2009-appelfa2009@hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca

Would it be possible for you to distribute this e-mail to ensure that as many potential applicants as possible are made aware that funding to improve accessibility to their facilities is available through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).