National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
“Employment and Social Development (ESDC)”
$200,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) (which takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May), is an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities. It is also a time to recognize the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces that are actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion. The NAAW stream under the Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability Component (SDPP-D) provides grant funding to projects across Canada that raise awareness of the importance of accessibility and inclusion in different sectors and communities.
The objective of this CFP is:
Increase awareness, including through National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) activities,to support the broader culture change objectives of the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). This CFP is for activities to take place during NAAW 2023 and NAAW 2024 including:
- improving understanding and knowledge of Canadians on accessibility and inclusion
- reducing stigma and attitudinal barriers towards persons with disabilities
- sharing best practices and lessons learned related to NAAW activities within the disability community
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