Fifteen projects that will receive funding support of up to $50,000 under the 2023-24 Inclusion and Capacity Grant Programs, to help advance accessibility, inclusion and well-being of persons with disabilities across the province, were announced today.

In 2023-24, the following 15 recipients were awarded funding through the Inclusion and Capacity Grant Programs:

• Association for New Canadians;
• CNIB Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Corner Brook Curling Lions Club;
• Easter Seals NL;
• Goodwill Lodge #84, Society of United Fishermen;
• Grand Bank Lions Club;
• History of Disability Rights NL;
• Lawnya Vawnya;
• NL Association of the Deaf;
• Planned Parenthood NL;
• St. John’s Sports and Entertainment;
• The Hub;
• Town of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity;
• Town of Pasadena; and
• YMCA of Northeast Avalon.

For more information on recipients of the 2023-24 Inclusion and Capacity Grant Programs, please see the backgrounder below.

The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development administers two grant programs that focus on improving accessibility and inclusion and removing barriers for persons with disabilities in their communities, including:

• The Inclusion Grant Program: This project specific grant is available to eligible community-based and non-profit organizations to help create more accessible and inclusive facilities and events. This can include renovation projects or disability-related accommodations for events and meetings.
• The Capacity Grant Program: This grant is designed to help non-profit community-based organizations, incorporated municipalities, and Indigenous Governments and Organizations to build capacity to prevent and remove barriers to inclusion by building a positive image of disability, and enabling persons with disabilities to become fully engaged in their community.

Quotes
“I am pleased to announce that 15 projects will be funded under the 2023-24 Inclusion and Capacity Grant Programs. Together with community organizations and municipalities, our government shares a common goal of improving accessibility, inclusion and well-being throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. We remain committed to identifying, preventing and removing barriers that keep persons with disabilities from fully participating in society.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development

“The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador strives to continuously improve accessibility features in all of its facilities. Inclusion is of paramount importance to the YMCA. With the help of Provincial Inclusion Grant funding, the YMCA is able to install specialized equipment such as lifts so that participants can engage in programs that meet their ongoing needs with dignity and respect.”
Sherry Squires
Chief Operating Officer, YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador

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BACKGROUNDER

2023-24 Inclusion and Capacity Grant Recipients