Enabling Accessibility Fund for Youth Innovation Projects

Value

$10,000

Description

The EAF Youth Innovation Component is looking for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities. Youth volunteer their time to build a more accessible Canada.

This program provides an opportunity for youth to have a direct impact in the lives of persons with disabilities. They do this by addressing accessibility barriers in public spaces or workplaces within their community. Through this work, youth:

create greater awareness about accessibility needs
encourage organizations to apply for EAF funding to address existing accessibility barriers
build a more inclusive and accessible Canada

Eligible Applicants

We 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, and
you want to develop valuable skills and gain key experience

Eligible Expenses

Previously funded projects put forward by youth leaders include:

mobile recording studio
tandem bike for the visually impaired
accessible cafeteria tables
FM hearing loops
noise canceling headphones
accessible play structures; and
pool wheelchair

Deadline Date

October 29, 2021.

Contact

Contact Name: Youth Innovation Component

E-mail Address: EDSC.JEUNESSEFA-YOUTHEAF.ESDC-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-youth-innovation.html

Industry: Non-Profit, Location: Alberta , British Colombia , Manitoba , New Brunswick , Newfoundland , Nova Scotia , Nunavut , NWT , Ontario , PEI , Quebec , Saskatchewan , Yukon ,