The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) provides funding for projects that make workplaces and communities across Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. The 2026 Call for Proposals has two objectives:

• Workplace projects that eliminate infrastructure and technology-related accessibility barriers where persons with disabilities are currently employed
• Projects that remove accessibility barriers in Indigenous workplaces or Indigenous communities

Eligible Activities

Flat rate activities (14 types, costed using the EAF 2026 calculator):

• Ramps
• Accessible washrooms
• Accessible doors
• Elevators
• Accessible lifts
• Pool lifts
• Multi-sensory rooms and stations
• Accessible playgrounds
• Accessible parking
• Accessible drop-off areas
• Accessible electric vehicle charging stations
• Accessible kitchens
• Accessible drinking fountains and hand wash stations
• Accessible multi-purpose rooms

Non-Flat Rate Activities (require contractor quotes):

• Accessible pathways and pedestrian routes
• Non-slip flooring replacements
• Enhanced lighting for persons with low vision
• Wayfinding through signage, tactile cues, and contrasting colours
• Information and communication technologies (screen readers, captioning software, accessible website modifications, audio loop systems)
• Equipment specifically designed for persons with disabilities (adaptive recreation equipment, evacuation chairs)