Local Community Accessibility Grant Program │Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC)

This initiative provides one-time funding for local governments, of up to $25,000, to remove barriers for persons with disabilities by implementing one of the initiatives identified in their accessibility plan, or by their accessibility committee or feedback mechanism.

Funding provided through this initiative is designed to remove barriers across a number of program areas:

• The Built Environment
  • This could include projects designed to improve the overall physical accessibility of existing spaces and places to better meet the needs of the community.
• Education and Awareness
  • This could include using information and education as a tool to build a deeper awareness and understanding of the disability needs in your community.
• Policy and Programs
  • This could include developing local policies, bylaws, guidelines, or other materials designed to promote and support greater accessibility and inclusion across different policies and program areas.
• Modelling Inclusive Practices
  • This could include reviewing current practices and programs to explore ways to identify and remove potential barriers to participation for people with disabilities.
• Communication and Engagement
  • This could include exploring ways to strengthen current communication and engagement practices to meet a broader range of needs and to promote and support a deeper sense of belonging, inclusion and connection.
• The Use of Technology
  • This could include exploring use of assistive devices and technology to support more active participation and engagement of persons with disabilities (economic, social, cultural, recreational and political).