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Youth Accessibility Leader (YAL)

Transcript - Youth Accessibility Leader (YAL)

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Enabling Accessibility Fund

Fonds pour l'accessibilité

Youth Innovation

2025 Call for Proposals

Youth Accessibility Leader (YAL)

Expression of Interest closing on October 6th 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

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Hello and welcome to the presentation on the Youth Innovation Component about the Youth Accessibility Leaders nomination process for the 2025 Call for Proposals under the Enabling Accessibility Fund.

Just before we begin, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge our presence on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people.

Have you ever considered the impact of the Enabling Accessibility Fund Youth Innovation Component (EAF) on lives of persons with disabilities by becoming a Youth Accessibility Leader?

We are looking for young Canadians to volunteer their time to build a more accessible Canada and help make Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities.

By becoming a Youth Accessibility Leader, you will demonstrate leadership and a commitment to your community.

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What is the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) - Youth Innovation Component?

  • Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)
    • focus on small-scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects to increase accessibility for persons with disabilities in communities and workplaces
  • Youth Innovation Component
    • engage and challenge youth to collaborate with local organizations and help build a more inclusive and accessible Canada

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The Enabling Accessibility Fund or EAF provides funding for eligible small-scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects that increase accessibility for persons with disabilities in Canadian communities and workplaces, for example, accessible doors, ramps and so on.

As a result of these projects, persons with disabilities have more opportunities to participate in community activities, programs and services, or access employment opportunities.

The Youth Innovation Component is a part of the EAF, and its objective is to engage and challenge youth to collaborate with local organizations and help build a more inclusive and accessible Canada.

Eligible youth who become "Youth Accessibility Leaders" or YALs, must first identify accessibility barriers in public spaces and workplaces in their communities.

YALs then approach organizations to apply for funding to remove those barriers.

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How to express your interest in becoming a Youth Accessibility Leader (YAL)

  • Make sure you are eligible before you apply:
    • between 15 to 30 years of age at the time of your application
    • legally entitled to work in Canada
    • either a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or an individual who has been granted refugee status in Canada
  • Complete and submit an online form.
  • Receive an eligibility email notification.

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If you want to make a difference in your community and want to develop valuable skills and gain key experience, we need you.

To be an eligible YAL, youth must be between 15 to 30 years of age at the time of their application to become a YAL. legally entitled to work in Canada, and, either a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or an individual who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

If you are interested, apply to become a Youth Accessibility Leader (YAL) through the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) How to apply funding page. You must complete and submit an online form.

If you are determined to be an eligible YAL, you will receive an immediate eligibility email notification from ESDC that will include a tool kit containing the applicant guide and the youth guide to start your initiative. You should read the 2 documents to help you understand the objectives of the program, your responsibilities, the organizations' responsibilities, your benefits and the entire funding application process.

You will share the applicant guide with your chosen organization.

The application period is open for you to apply until October 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

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Your role and benefits as a YAL

  • Essential role in identifying accessibility barriers in communities and workplaces
  • Significant benefits with your participation in a growing community of youth that partner with organizations across the country

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As a Youth Accessibility Leader, you will be part of a growing community of youth from across the country that, found accessibility barriers in workplaces or public spaces, talked with organizations about their existing accessibility barriers, encouraged organizations to apply for funding to address their accessibility barriers and assisted an organization to draft a project proposal, and many more to make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities.

You may ask "What's in it for me?" I'll share some key advantages with you, I believe the true benefits go beyond my examples. It's an exciting journey for you to discover on your own.

This is my list of benefits for you as a YAL:

  • increased awareness of accessibility barriers in your community
  • personal and community empowerment
  • valuable presentation and communication skills
  • experience preparing project proposals
  • networking opportunities, and
  • social responsibility and volunteer experience that impacts your community

We even had YALs discover their passion for accessibility and follow it into post-secondary studies.

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Your journey as a YAL

Think about your community.

Identify barriers and pick a project.

Present your project.

Partner up with an organization.

Contribute to the funding application and submit your completion survey.

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Think about your community to identify barriers, and the public places that you go to often such as a community centre, park, library, coffee shop or office. Are those places accessible for persons with disabilities?

Chat with friends who have disabilities and or find opportunities to chat with persons with disabilities in your community. Ask what barriers they would like to see removed.

Identify barriers and pick a project. Are there barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from accessing programs, services, or employment opportunities?

Did you or a person with disabilities feel excluded? Ask the following questions:

  • could I or they enter the building?
  • could I or they use the washroom of the facility?
  • could I or they safely and swiftly exit the building in case of an emergency?
  • which barrier removal would make the biggest difference for a person with disabilities?

Present your project and introduce yourself to the organization's representative to explain why you are reaching out. This can be in-person, by email, over the phone, through video call.

Ask the organization if they are aware whether any persons with disabilities face barriers when using their facilities. Tell them that you noticed existing accessibility barriers within their facilities.

Explain how those barriers restrict or prevent access to programs, services or employment opportunities, and how they limit accessibility for persons with disabilities.

After you have offered a solution to solve the accessibility barrier, explain that the Government of Canada, through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, offers funding of up to $12,000 to support eligible projects.

Once you have partnered up with an organization that is interested in applying for funding you will:

  • exchange your contact information
  • share the applicant guide with them
  • explain to them that they will need to register for Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account if they do not already have one

As a YAL you will contribute to the funding application, submit your achievement form, and stay in touch with the organization to help them develop the funding application by providing them with the following:

  • your contact information and,
  • your answer or text for Question 24, in your own words, so that they can include it in their funding application.

Remember that it is the responsibility of the organization to submit the application for funding through GCOS by the deadline.

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Your journey as a YAL (continued)

  • Work
    • work with one or multiple organizations.
  • Share
    • share any pictures that you may have with their representative(s).
  • Follow
    • follow Accessible Canada on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter [@AccessibleGC]).

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I'm sharing some additional details that will make your journey as a Youth Accessibility Leader (YAL) even more interesting and rewarding. An example of this would be, you can work with multiple organizations to help them submit an application for a project.

We would also love to get a glimpse of your collaboration with the organization that you have chosen. You can do this by sharing pictures that you may have with their representative(s). Please keep in mind the pictures must be clear, ensure you ask for permission before taking pictures of others, and be aware

your pictures may be featured on Accessible Canada's social media accounts in the future.

Follow Accessible Canada on Facebook and X for the latest news on accessibility and share your project idea by using the hashtag #AccessibleCanada

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Eligible organizations and projects

Eligible organizations are:

  • not-for-profit organization
  • small for-profit organization of 99 employees or less
  • Indigenous organization
  • municipality
  • territorial government

Eligible projects must clearly address accessibility and safety needs of persons with disabilities.

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You might be wondering about the types of organizations you can partner with. Don't worry, we have already an answer.

As an eligible Youth Accessibility Leader, you can collaborate with the following eligible organization types:

  • not-for-profit organization,
  • small for-profit organization of 99 employees or less.

Let me specify: small for-profit organizations may be eligible for funding provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial, not intended to generate a profit, and supports the objective of the Enabling Accessibility Fund.

The next eligible types of organizations on my list are:

  • Indigenous organization (including a band council, tribal council and self-government entity)
  • municipality
  • territorial government

For the project proposal to be eligible for funding, you must clearly and completely tell us:

  • what barriers to accessibility and or safety for persons with disabilities you have found in the community space or workplace
  • how the project addresses the accessibility and safety needs of persons with disabilities
  • how the project increases the opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community and or a workplace
  • which programs, service or employment opportunities persons with disabilities will be able to access after the project is in place

I'll give you some examples of previously funded Youth Innovation projects that include:

  • installation of automatic door opener
  • purchase of a tandem bike for persons with visual disabilities
  • installation of an audio-visual fire alarm system
  • modifying a website to make it accessible for persons with disabilities, and finally,
  • the purchase of a braille keyboard

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Thank you

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Imagine the difference you can make in the lives of people with accessibility challenges by stepping up as a Youth Accessibility Leader.

Now you know how you can apply to become a YAL, what you can expect from your journey with eligible organizations and what eligible projects include.

Thank you so much for taking the time to view this presentation.

I hope this helps you take your first step towards making a difference in our communities and workplaces by promoting accessibility for persons with disabilities.

If you are curious to learn more about what the funding and application submission processes for organizations include, you can watch two other presentations. You will find both on the EAF Youth Innovation web page and in the applicant guide, under the "Information Sessions" section.

Thank you and have a great day.

Funding process for organizations

Transcript - Funding process for organizations

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Enabling Accessibility Fund

Fonds pour l'accessibilité

Youth Innovation

2025 Call for Proposals

Funding Process for Organizations

Closing on November 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (EST)

[Voiceover, slide 1]

(Voice 1) Welcome to the Youth Innovation Component presentation regarding the funding process for organizations for the 2025 Call for Proposals under the Enabling Accessibility Fund program.

(Voice 2) Just before we begin, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge our presence on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people.

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Program Overview

The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)

  • community and workplace-based projects across Canada
  • more opportunities for persons with disabilities

EAF Components

  • Small projects
  • Mid-sized projects
  • Youth innovation

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(Voice 1) The Enabling Accessibility Fund, or EAF, is a federal grants and contributions program that supports community and workplace-based projects across Canada by funding eligible organizations. The EAF aims to create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs and services, or access employment.

The EAF consists of 3 components and today's:

presentation is exclusively for the Youth Innovation Component.

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EAF Youth Innovation Component Call for Proposals 2025

Two-step process

  1. Call for expression of interest for youth - closing on October 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
    • designating Youth Accessibility Leaders (YALs)
  2. Application process for organizations - closing on November 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (EST)
    • collaborating with a designated YAL

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(Voice 2) The EAF Youth Innovation Component Call for Proposals is a 2-step process that consists of:

Step 1 - Expression of interest to become a Youth Accessibility Leader (YAL).

To be deemed a designated YAL, youth must be:

  • between 15 to 30 years old
  • legally entitled to work in Canada, and
  • either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or individual who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

Eligible YALs will immediately receive an email from ESDC upon submission of their online applications with a tool kit containing the applicant guide to share with their chosen organization and the youth guide to start on their journey.

Step 2 - The application submission process for organizations.

Organizations and YALs work together to develop the application for funding that the organization submits online to ESDC.

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Positive Impact

Persons with disabilities

  • identified accessibility barriers by youth leaders
  • improved accessibility and safety for persons with disabilities in a community space or a workplace by organizations

Organizations

  • receive grant funding following work with YALs
  • engage persons with disabilities in their programs and services
  • expand their hiring capacity
  • support the engagement and leadership of youth

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(Voice 1) It is important to mention that "disability", as defined by the Accessible Canada Act, refers to any impairment including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment-or a functional limitation-whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that prevents a person from participating fully and equally in society.

The Youth Innovation Component enables youth leaders to work in close collaboration with organizations to improve accessibility and safety for persons with disabilities.

For example, the Youth Innovation Component's Call for Proposals (CFP) has 2 streams:

  • the Community Accessibility Stream that focuses on projects aiming to improve accessibility and or safety for programs and services offered in community facilities and venues
  • the Workplace Accessibility stream that concerns projects aiming to improve accessibility and or safety for workplaces where job opportunities will be created and or maintained

The positive impact for organizations includes working with YALs to receive grant funding, engaging persons with disabilities in their programs and services, expanding the organizations' hiring capacity, and supporting the engagement and leadership of youth within their communities.

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Roles and Responsibilities

  • Complete and submit the online application in the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS).
  • Ensure the YAL provides the response to Question 24 and includes their given name, family name and email address.
  • Complete your approved project within the 12-month timeframe, then, submit a final report and photos of the completed project.

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(Voice 2) Organizations can submit up to 2 applications under this Call for Proposals, with a limit of one application per stream. If your organization has multiple offices, departments or sectors using the same 9-digit Canada Revenue Agency business or registration number, we encourage you to refer to the applicant guide for further details. The Youth Accessibility Leader or YAL will share or has already shared this applicant guide with you.

ESDC will only review the first application received per stream from your organization.

Applications for funding must be submitted to ESDC by the organization.

Applications will be screened and recommended for funding on a first-come, first-served basis and it is strongly recommended that you apply early.

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Eligibility Requirements - Applicants

Eligible applicants

  • not-for-profit organization
  • small for-profit organization of 99 employees or less
  • Indigenous organizations
  • municipality
  • territorial government

Ineligible applicants

  • federal and provincial governments
  • public health care facilities and public

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(Voice 1) Let's take a look at the eligibility requirements for organizations.

Eligible applicants are:

  • not-for-profit organization
  • small for-profit organization of 99 employees or less

Small for-profit organizations may be eligible for funding provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial, not intended to generate a profit, and supports the objective of the Enabling Accessibility Fund.

The next eligible types of organizations on our list are:

  • Indigenous organization
  • municipality
  • territorial government

Federal and provincial governments, public health facilities and public hospitals, including projects that take place in the area of public health care and public hospital properties are not eligible, however, private health care facilities that meet the eligibility criteria may be eligible.

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Eligibility Requirements - Eligible Activity Examples

Renovation, construction, and retrofit activities.

Purchase of accessible equipment items.

Provision of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) device systems.

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(Voice 2) To be eligible, the activities need to address accessibility barriers and or safety concerns for persons with disabilities.

Eligible activities also need to increase participation and contribution of persons with disabilities to their community and or workplace.

Here are examples of eligible costs:

  • materials, supplies and labour costs for renovation, construction or retrofit activities related to improving accessibility

(Voice 1) Appropriate examples of accessible equipment or item purchases include:

  • purchasing universal adaptive and accessible sports and recreational equipment for community use,
  • purchasing universally accessible accessories, furniture, sensory tools and equipment.

The third type of eligible activities is the provision of ICT devices or systems, for example:

  • purchasing speech recognition software or screen-reading software, braille or large print keyboards.

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Eligibility Requirements - Ineligible Activity or Cost Examples

  • projects taking place on Government of Canada property, in public health care facilities or property and in a private dwelling
  • employee salaries and benefits
  • computers, laptops, and tablets
  • taxes, such as GST and HST, for which your organization is eligible for a tax rebate
  • purchasing, retrofitting and modifying motor vehicles
  • renovation, construction, or retrofit activities for esthetic purposes
  • pathways or trails unless constructed of hardened materials

[Voiceover, slide 8]

(Voice 1) A few examples of ineligible activities and costs include:

  • projects taking place on Government of Canada property, in public health care facilities or on public hospital property and in a private home or dwelling
  • employee salaries and benefits (all costs related to employees or staff are not eligible - there are no exceptions)
  • computers, laptops, and tablets
  • taxes, such as GST and HST, for which your organization is eligible for a tax rebate and all other costs eligible for rebate

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Mandatory Steps to Apply

Read the entire applicant guide carefully.

Provide clear and concise answers to all questions in the application form.

Have your designated YAL complete Question 24, about the project summary, in the application for funding form.

Submit your completed online application and supporting documents as soon as possible.

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(Voice 2) We have some tips and reminders.

Read the applicant guide in its entirety.

Then, while completing the application form, provide clear and concise answers to all questions in the online application form. Make sure you provide all required documents as well.

Your designated YAL must participate in the development of the application and must complete Question 24 (about the project summary) of the application for funding form.

Submit your complete application for funding using GCOS as soon possible.

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After You Have Applied

  • A total of $1,000,000 in funding available
  • Costs up to $12,000 per organization under each stream
  • Recommendation of eligible projects on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Funding decisions in Winter 2026

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(Voice 1) Funding is limited, and the department cannot fund all applications.

A total of $1,000,000 in funding is available to support approximately 83 projects.

ESDC will fund eligible project costs up to $12,000.

Additionally, ESDC recommend eligible projects on a first-come, first-served basis, and the Department expects to make funding decisions in the Winter 2026.

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Thank you

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(Voice 2) Thank you so much for taking the time to be with us.

(Voice 1) We also encourage you to watch the other 2 presentations found on the EAF Youth Innovation web page and in the applicant guide, under the "Information Sessions" section.

We wish you success with your application. Have a nice day.

Grants and Contributions Online Service (GCOS) application process

Transcript - Grants and Contributions Online Service (GCOS) application process

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Enabling Accessibility Fund

Fonds pour l'accessibilité

Youth Innovation

2025 Call for Proposals

Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS)

Application Process

Closing on November 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (EST)

[Voiceover, slide 1]

(Voice 1) Welcome to the presentation on the Grants and Contributions Online Services, or GCOS, Application Process for the 2025 Enabling Accessibility Fund Youth Innovation Component Call for Proposals.

(Voice 2) Just before we begin, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge our presence on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people.

(Voice 1) Our objective today is to explain how you can apply online for the Enabling Accessibility Fund, or EAF, Youth Innovation Component grant. The application process is with Grants and Contributions Online Services, or GCOS.

If you haven't had the opportunity to sign up for GCOS yet, I am pleased to let you know that registering online opens the door to easily apply for other Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Grants and Contributions funding opportunities.

(Voice 2) GCOS is a secure online portal managed by ESDC for organizations to apply and manage funding opportunities, track applications and submit documents.

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Steps to Apply Online with GCOS

Step One Request access to the online application.

  • Send an email request to the respective Service Canada office
  • Provide your CRA business or registration number and the full name of the YAL
  • Receive a confirmation for granted access from Service Canada

Step Two Submit an application.

  • Use the link in the email to access the online GCOS application form
  • Upload your supporting documents into the system

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(Voice 1) Before these 2 steps, which are unique to the EAF Youth Innovation program, make sure you have partnered with a Youth Accessibility Leader.

The first step is to send an email to your Service Canada regional office including your Canada Revenue Business number and the name of your Youth Accessibility Leader partner.

You can find the email address for your Service Canada office on our website and in the applicant guide.

Once your information is verified, you will receive an email confirming that you have access to the application form. If you do not receive an email within 2 business days, please check your spam folder.

(Voice 2) Step 2 is to submit your application using the link in the confirmation email.

Make sure to read the applicant guide and have all required documents ready. Incomplete applications may be rejected. The deadline to submit your application is November 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EST.

If you do not have a GCOS account, create on as soon as possible.

Now we will do a demonstration of the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS). This will help you use the GCOS when applying for Enabling Accessibility Fund Youth Innovation component. Our GCOS expert will walk you through the online application submission process.

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Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) is a secure portal that allows you to:

  • apply online for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) grants and contributions, instead of using paper forms
  • track your application status
  • submit claims online
  • manage your grant or contribution project in a secure environment

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EAF Youth Innovation

  • CFP Identifier / Applicant Guide: Demo/Demo
  • Program: Enabling Accessibility Funds - Youth
  • CFP Closing Date: April 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM
  • Time remaining: 1100 days 12 hours 1 minute 48 seconds
  • Apply

NEW EAF youth program E - TFS 862492

  • CFP Identifier / Applicant Guide: NEW EAF youth program - TFS 862492
  • Program: Enabling Accessibility Funds - Youth
  • CFP Closing Date: December 31, 2025 12:00 AM
  • Time remaining: 249 days 12 hours 1 minute and seconds
  • Apply

UAT Accessible Canada initiative

  • CFP Identifier / Applicant Guide: Accessible Canada Initiative
  • Program Name: Accessible Canada Initiative - Grants
  • CFP Closing Date: October, 2025 at :00 AM
  • Time Remaining: 188 days hours minutes and seconds
  • Apply

Program Selection

For program-specific questions, click on the "Applicant Guide" link to access the program's applicant guide

Eligible applicants must be located in the following Provinces and/or Territories only:

Provinces:

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island
  • New Brunswick
  • Quebec
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan

Territories:

  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut

Call For Proposal

CFP Identifier: [Demo] Demo

CFP Title: EAF Youth Innovation

CFP Closing Date: 2023/10/31 12:00 PM (EDT)

Time left: 6 days 12 hours 12 minutes 34 seconds

  • Program Group (Required)
    • Enabling Accessibility Fund
  • Program (Required)
    • Enabling Accessibility Funds - Youth
  • Project Title (Required)
    • Application

Applicant Guide

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Application

Call for Proposal

  • CFP Identifier: Demo/Demo
  • CFP Title: EAF Youth Innovation
  • Closing Date: April 30, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
  • Time Remaining: 169 days 12 hours 1 minute and 22 seconds

Project Information

  • Project Title: Application
  • Start Date: N/A
  • End Date: N/A

Program Selection

  • Program Group: Enabling Accessibility Fund
  • Program Name: Enabling Accessibility Funds - Youth
  • Status Message: Successfully saved on April 25, 2025

Notice to Applicants Please read the Notice to Applicants.

On This Page

  • Program Selection
  • Notice to Applicants
  • Project Identification
  • Mailing Address
  • Organization Contacts
  • Organizational Capacity
  • Amounts Due
  • Project Details
  • Project Locations
  • Budget
  • Anticipated Sources of Contribution
  • Budget Details
  • Program Specific
  • Supporting Documents
  • Review & Submit

Help and Support

  • Program Applicant Guide
  • User Guides
  • Contact Us

Project Identification

The Project Identification is used to capture the planned project start and end dates.

The screen "Project Identification" is incomplete

Edit Project Identification

Mailing Address

The Mailing Address is used to capture the mailing address specific to this application. All correspondence will be sent to this address, including payments.

The screen "Mailing Address" is incomplete

Select Mailing Address

Organization Contacts

The Organization Contacts is used to capture contacts for this application.

The Primary Contact is incomplete. A second contact is incomplete.

View Organization Contacts

Add new contact

Add Myself as a contact

Organizational Capacity

The Organizational Capacity is used to capture details relevant to the organization's capacity to properly manage this project

Project Details

Project Information

  • Project Title
  • Start Date
  • End Date

Project Summary

Describe the need of the project in 500 words or less, including its goals, expected results, and the targeted groups. (Required)

Project Activities and Timelines

Provide the activities and their timelines that will be taking place as part of this project.

Help and Support

  • Program Applicant Guide (PDF)
  • User Guides (PDF)
  • Contact Us

Call For Proposal

  • CFP Identifier: Demo/Demo
  • CFP Title: Enabling Accessibility Fund
  • CFP Deadline: April 30, 2028 12:00 AM
  • Time remaining: 1100 days 11 hours 19 minutes 35 seconds

Project Information

  • Project Title: Application
  • Start Date: N/A
  • End Date: N/A

Program Selection

  • Program Group: Enabling Accessibility Fund
  • Program Name: Enabling Accessibility Fund - Youth Innovation
  • Status: Successfully saved on April 25, 2025

Notice to Applicants

Please read the Notice to Applicants

Project Identification

The Project Identification is used to capture the planned project start and end dates.

The screen "Project Identification" is accessible.

Mailing Address

The Mailing Address is used to capture the mailing address of the applicant. All correspondence will be sent to this address unless otherwise specified in the application

[Voiceover, GCOS demo]

(Voice 2) You can directly access the Access Grants and Contribution Online Services web page.

If you do not have a GCOS account, you will have to select an option to register, register with GC key or register with your bank. Reminder, the person who will create the GCOS account and will become the primary officer of the account, must have the authority to act on behalf of the organization, including the authority to sign applications for funding, agreements and project management items. And, we'll have to validate their identity. To create your GCOS account, you will have to create your organization profile and register your organization, where you will enter your Canada Revenue Agency business number, legal name of your organization and address. As soon as this step is done, you can immediately apply for funding. However, it's only after receiving an e-mail confirming that your access to GCOS has been granted that the Call for Proposal for Enabling Accessibility Funds Youth will become available under open Calls for Proposal.

In order to start your application, click "Apply". Clicking "Apply" initiates your application. Enter your project title, then click "Next".

At this time, you will be presented with the application page and all the necessary screens which have to be completed in order to submit your application. A legend is also available on the right and indicates what screens must be completed.

"Help and Support Contact Us" allows you to send technical questions when completing your application. You will have convenient 24/7 access to your account, including on all mobile devices, which means that you are able to initiate your application and return to it after a couple of hours or a couple of days until the end of the CFP.

All the mandatory screens are identified with a mandatory symbol orange exclamation mark.

Once the screen has been successfully saved, the screen will be updated with the completed symbol, a green check mark.

Within the screen, all mandatory questions are identified with an asterisk in the word required.

Once you have completed all the mandatory screens, a green check mark will be displayed by each of the screens, and this allows you to submit your application. A confirmation will be displayed on the screen with a confirmation number. That confirmation number will also be sent to you by email.

If you just initiated your GCOS registration to submit your application, and in order to benefit from all the different components of GCOS such as "Track the status of your application", "Sign an agreement", "Manage active project", "Submit document", "Review past project", you will be required to complete your registration by validating and authenticating your identity.

This can be done online using your CRA My account signing information. If you have a valid My Account for individual or my business account, you can also validate your identity and in person at a Service Canada centre. Once both your organization and identity have been validated, you will receive an authorization code. This once this code is entered and GCOS your registration is completed.

I hope this demonstration provides you a great overview and will help you apply using GCOS. Thank you for your attention.

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Thank you

[Voiceover, slide 4]

(Voice 2) Thank you very much for taking the time to view our presentation.

(Voice 1) We also encourage you to watch the 2 other presentations found on the EAF Youth Innovation web page and in the applicant guide, under the "Information Sessions" section.

We wish you success with your application. Have a nice day.

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