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Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component - funding program

We 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.

Application period:
May 30, 2025, to October 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Closed
Who can apply:
Youth between 15 to 30 years of age at the time of the application; legally entitled to work in Canada; and, either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or individual who has been granted refugee status in Canada

Information sessions

The Department will hold information sessions virtually for those who are interested in becoming Youth Accessibility Leaders (YALs) as well, for organizations interested in applying for funding.

The dates for the sessions are as follows:

Disclaimer

You will be redirected to a website outside of the Government of Canada. The use of this site does not imply an endorsement by the Government of Canada, nor responsibility for the availability or content of the site.

Please select the date and language of your choice to register online for an information session. If you require an accommodation to participate, please send an email to edsc.jeunessefa-youtheaf.esdc-gd@servicecanada.gc.ca. Requests for sign language interpreters or Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) must be made a minimum of 10 business days prior to the information session.

Before attending an information session, you are encouraged to watch the “What is the process to apply (videos)?” which provide an overview of the application process.


Help and contact information

FAQs
What is the process to apply (videos)?
General information
Accessibility and disability help

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2025-10-10