July 3, 2024

Accessibility Grants opportunities have been shared by a member of a congregation who is an active grant writer. This first substantial grant supports projects up to $150,000 (up to 75% of the project total, organizations are responsible for the other 25%). The deadline is July 23, 2024, to submit a proposal online. More information and steps to apply are at: Enabling Accessibility Fund – Small Projects.    https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-de elopment/ser ices/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-small-projects.html

• The second is the smaller grant more focused on hearing assistance. Janine Verge, President of Assistive Hearing Solutions shared about the hearing support grant.  Here is a link to the youth enabling accessibility grant which occurs in the fall (fully funded up to $10,000.) The Seeds of Hope spring 2024 granting cycle of the United Church Foundation   awarded nine grants, three in Nova Scotia, three in New Brunswick and three in Newfoundland-Labrador. Explore if United Church Foundation might be of interest to your community of faith. Don’t forget about Faithful Footprints as well, supporting our ministries with greater efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. Please let me know if you become aware of any grant opportunities that communities of faith are eligible for, so we can share.