Provincial Government Invites Applications for 2025-26 Accessibility Grants

April 23, 2025

The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Accessibility Grants.

The Provincial Government is investing $325,000 for the 2025-26 Accessibility Grants. Eligible projects will improve the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. Priority will be given to capacity-building projects, programs or services that promote accessibility and inclusion beyond physical infrastructure. Two or more organizations can collaborate on an accessibility project using one application that includes all required information on the partnership.

The maximum funding request is $25,000. Applicants who are eligible to apply for the 2025-26 Accessibility Grants include:

• Newfoundland and Labrador based nonprofit organizations (community, disability groups, churches, social enterprises)
• Municipalities and Local Service Districts
• Indigenous governments and groups

Guidelines and application for the 2025-26 Accessibility Grants are available here. The deadline for applications for the Accessibility Grants is May 30, 2025.

Further to the information available on the department’s website, alternate formats are available upon request by calling toll-free 1-888-729-6279 or emailing CSSDGrantPrograms@gov.nl.ca. Video Relay Service calls are welcome.

In 2024-25, 28 recipients were awarded funding. For more information on last year’s recipients please see the backgrounder below.

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“The Accessibility Grant aligns with the Accessibility Act to identify, prevent and remove barriers and improve accessibility in our province. Government is committed to ensuring equitable access to services and opportunities for all persons with disabilities. I encourage all those interested to learn more about this grant and apply today.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities

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Accessibility Grant

BACKGROUNDER

2024-25 Accessibility Grant Recipients

Organization/ Municipality	Project Description
Autism Society NL	Host workshops on new diagnosis for families, support people, autistics, professionals, and skill building for autistics.
Banting Historical Trust	Purchase mobi beach mat for beach access.
Calvary Pentecostal Church	Accessible Emergency Exit renovation.
City of Corner Brook	Accessible pool entry equipment at Corner Brook Regional Recreation Centre for accessing pool.
City of St. John’s	Communication boards at city playgrounds installation to support people who have verbal language barriers to improve participation and social connections.
Conception Harbour Recreation Committee	Accessible floor installation for more accessible structure.
Exploits Valley YMCA	Accessible entranceway replacement and upgrade.
Fortune Seniors 50+ Club	Sound system installation to support social participation and inclusion.
Gander Gymnastic Club Inc.	Accessible washroom renovation to support gymnastic program to include people with disabilities.
Grand Bank 50+ Club	Accessibility ramp replacement and upgrade.
Harbour Breton Lions Club	Accessible washrooms to improve accessibility for community events and emergency shelter warming center.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church	Accessible entranceway upgrade.
Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation	Navigation improvements to improve virtual and in person spaces.
Learning Disabilities Association NL	Accessible tutoring space upgrade for better learning.
Milltown Lions Club	Accessible entranceway and washroom upgrade.
Placentia Star of the Sea Association	Accessible entranceway upgrade.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65	Accessible entranceway to rear door of building.
Smallwood Crescent Community Centre	Accessible washroom renovation.
Town of Brighton	Accessible entranceway upgrades to the town hall and community centre.
Town of Clarenville	Building accessible recreation entrance and pathway to improve access.
Town of Flatrock	Accessible entranceway and washroom door at the Flatrock Community Centre.
Town of Gillams	Accessible entranceways to access main floor of the recreation building.
Town of North West River	Accessible entranceway upgrade of the community centre.
Town of Winterland	Accessible entranceway renovation.
YMCA of NL	Accessible pool equipment for Central Labrador YMCA and Marystown YMCA.
Bartholomew Loyal Orange Lodge #40	Accessible entranceway to improve access.
Our Lady of Families Parish	Accessible entranceway upgrade.
St. Paul’s United Church	Washroom accessibility improvements.

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