The Enabling Change Program

The Enabling Change Program – Canada

Deadline: 26-Mar-21

The EnAbling Change Program is a shared-cost transfer payment program administered by the Ministry for seniors and Accessibility (“the ministry”) that provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, industry organizations, and professional associations to educate their stakeholders about accessibility, drive cultural awareness about the value and benefits of accessibility, and support regulatory compliance.

Download Ebooks on How to Raise Funds and more!

Sample Proposals

Deadline-Free Grants

Grants Map

Deadline Calendar

Unlimited Donor Search Power

Specific Grant Alerts in Your Email Inbox

The Premium Grants Database

Early Grant Information for NGOs

The program benefits from collaboration with leaders across many sectors who produce customized resources and directly communicate about accessibility and inclusion with their networks. The program also promotes opportunities to increase AODA compliance and accessibility in daily living. Typical projects include public outreach programs and initiatives and the development of customized educational tools and resources that meet the criteria

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, industry organizations and professional associations to:

Educate their stakeholders about the value and benefits of accessibility;
Help support compliance with accessibility laws;
Promote a culture of inclusion.
Typical projects may involve:
Customized educational tools and resources that directly communicate about accessibility and inclusion with their sector;
Promoting accessibility in daily living and encouraging regulatory compliance;
Public outreach programs and initiatives.
Priorities

Small Grants to conserve the Forest for Sustainable Development

Joint Call for addressing Human Rights Issues and promoting Peace

Funding Call for NGO Projects that strive to make a Social Impact

Turn your Environmental Project Idea into a Reality with up to €10.000 Grants: Apply Now

USD 1 MILLION Grants for Innovative Solutions to combat Water Scarcity

Climate Fund to alleviate energy poverty in Developing Countries

This Request for Applications is open to strengthening the Economic Development Efforts

Grants for African CSOs to implement activities in SGBV, SRHR, HP, and VAWG

Small Research Grants for the improvement of education

This grant-making trust inviting Charities to help Socially Disadvantaged Groups during COVID-19

Support available for NGOs working on social innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability

Advocacy grants to strengthen the voice of communities and grassroots activists

USD $250,000 to $2 million funding available for each selected partner to address Covid-19 impact in select countries

Funding provided through capital support for community development projects

The EnAbling Change Program 2021-2022 priorities are:

COVID-19 Recovery: Supporting people with disabilities, seniors and other marginalized communities during and after the pandemic through innovative solutions that improve their quality of life and eliminate barriers;
Online Innovation: Serving people with disabilities, seniors and other marginalized communities through online methods and innovative technology; and,
Scaling Best Practices: Amplifying successes that are dedicated to making an inclusive and accessible province.
Funding Information

Projects may range in value from $5,000 to $150,000.
Eligible Applicants

Turn your Environmental Project Idea into a Reality with up to €10.000 Grants: Apply Now

How can Short Concept Notes attract Large Funding

How to Plan and Prepare the Budget for a USAID Project Proposal

The fundsforNGOs Guide for NGOs on Corporate Social Responsibility

Top Upcoming Grants for NGOs in 2021 (South Africa)

How to assess Your NGO using the USAID’s Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) Tool

Top Upcoming Grants for NGOs in 2021 (Uganda)

Top Upcoming Grants for NGOs in 2021 (Nigeria)

Top Upcoming Grants for NGOs in 2021 (Kenya)

The Best Upcoming Global Grant Opportunities for NGOs in 2021

Top Upcoming Grants for NGOs in 2021 (India)

How to Write Proposals under Tight Deadlines

Monthly or One-time Gifts: What should Charity Organisations promote and Why?

Developing Ethical Screening Guidelines for your NGO for receiving CSR Funds

How to develop an effective brochure for corporate donors?

Organizations are eligible to apply to the EnAbling Change Program if the organization:

Is a not-for-profit organizations that is able to reach across an industry or sector in Ontario;
Is compliant with Ontario’s accessibility laws;
Is a not-for-profit organization that has been incorporated in Ontario for at least one year;
Has accountability processes to administer, manage and oversee any funding received from the Province; and,
Provides proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage in the amount of not less than $2 million;
Preference will be given to applications that demonstrate:

Ability to deliver proposed projects to networks and employers across an industry or sector;
Understanding of challenges related to accessibility and/or AODA compliance within an industry or sector;
Projects that will benefit target audience beyond the funding period and be sustainable over the longer term.
Experience developing workplace training and adult education programs and products for employers and/or the public;
Access to expertise related to employers and people with disabilities in the workplace; and,
Experience fostering cultural change in a community or industry.
Program participants must comply with all relevant federal, provincial and municipal laws, regulations and orders that apply to the project. In particular, applicants shall not infringe upon any provision of the Human Rights Code R.S.O 1990, c. H.19, as amended from time to time, in the course of carrying out its responsibilities or obligations during the project.

Training Video: Improving your Chances of Success Grant Writing Skills & Tips 2 – Concept Notes by Cheryl Hooper

Training Video: How to develop a Firm Financial Base: Effective Fundraising Planning for NGOs

Training Video: How to use Digital Channels effectively for Fundraising?

Training Video: Improving your Chances of Success Grant Writing Skills & Tips 2 – Concept Notes by Cheryl Hooper

Training Video: How to Develop a Branding and Communication Strategy for Successful Fundraising?

Training Video: Grant Writing Skills & Tips for Award Winning Proposals by Cheryl Hooper

New Training Video: How NGOs can develop and maintain Strong Corporate Partnerships

Training Video: How to develop Monthly Targets and Annual Goals in Your NGO Fundraising Plan?

Training Video on A Step-wise Guide on Individual Fundraising by Gopal Kumar Jain

Premium Training Video on ‘Developing a Strong Concept Note’ by Cheryl Hooper

For more information, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/age-friendly-and-accessibility-grants#section-0