Business ACCESS-Ability Grant Program
Businesses can apply for a cost-shared grant to make accessibility-related improvements. Improvements can be for clients and customers, for employees, or both.
Five categories of funding
Built Environment:
Removing physical barriers for persons to access business services, by installing ramps, accessible washrooms, door openers, and other projects.
Accessible Communications Services:
Ensuring that all customers, clients, and employees can access information related to a business.
Assistive Devices:
Ensuring that employees and consumers who are person with disabilities have the devices they need to effectively do their jobs and access places of business.
Universal Design Capacity Building:
Training in the field of Universal Design, both for technical services professionals and for persons with disabilities wishing to better understand its value.
Accessible Transportation:
Providing support for businesses to improve access to transportation services.
Apply for 2023 - 2024
The Business ACCESS-Ability program deadline for 2023-2024 fiscal year is 29 September 2023.
When applying, keep in mind:
- maximum grant amounts available per year is $100,000 over multiple categories, per applicant
- features and improvements required by law, legislation or the Nova Scotia Building code are not eligible
- only recognized educational institutions or organizations that deliver training and educational services targeted at the business community are eligible for the Universal Design Capacity funding category
- funding available for Accessible Transportation projects are limited to up to 2/3 of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $20,000
- please ensure requested documentation is included in your application to prevent delays in processing
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The Business ACCESS-Ability Program furthers the Province of Nova Scotia’s commitment to equal opportunity and improving accessibility for persons with disabilities.