Funding Opportunity: EnAbling Change Partnership Program
The Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services seeks project ideas which will improve accessibility for persons with disabilities through the 2010-2011 EnAbling Change Partnership Program. We encourage you to submit your innovative project idea by completing the Letter of Interest provided on our website.
Deadline to submit your Letter of Interest is April 23, 2010.
About the EnAbling Change Partnership Program
Under the annual EnAbling Change Partnership Program, the government partners with organizations that have the vision, leadership and commitment to improve accessibility by providing funding for projects that will significantly improve accessibility across industries or sectors.
Goals of the Program
• Assist obligated organizations in complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and accessibility standards
• Develop sector-specific educational tools, resources and best practices that can be distributed to businesses and organizations across the province and across different sectors
• Encourage businesses and organizations to be leaders and share their knowledge and expertise with other partners, and
• Remove barriers for people with disabilities and improve accessibility.
Who is eligible for funding
The lead applicant must be:
incorporated for at least one year
a not-for-profit trade or service organization representing a sector, industry or profession
a non-government organization, and located in Ontario.
The lead organization must have a minimum of $2 million general liability insurance coverage.
The lead organization may wish to partner with other organizations in their sector or industry that share the same commitment to improving accessibility for people with disabilities.
Costs eligible for funding
The following costs are eligible for ministry contribution:
salaries for staff and consultants directly involved in project development and implementation
production costs of deliverables
costs related to project administration and coordination.
More Information and How to Apply
For complete details about the program and the application process, please visit our website at: www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/EnablingChange/index.aspx
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