Ontario has opened the second round of the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone Grant (EASE), which awards up to $60,000 for small capital projects that improve accessibility and support active, healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities and older adults to municipalities, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous governing bodies. Examples of potential projects include installing charging stations for mobility devices, installing mobility mats at beaches and building accessible washrooms at parks. The EASE Grant replaces the EnAbling Change Program and the Inclusive Community Grants Program.
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility will be hosting webinars during the application window to provide program information and guidance on completing and submitting the application form. Applications are open until May 7, 2026. For more information please visit the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone Grant webpage.
Through our Issue Profile as part of our efforts to promote municipal financial sustainability and resilience, we have advocated for the protection and expansion of existing funding sources and the creation of additional funding sources that appropriately address the infrastructure gap including accessible local facilities.