The Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility announces that the 2026–27 Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant is now open for applications. The EASE Grant supports small capital and retrofit projects that improve accessibility in outdoor spaces and the built environment, helping create more welcoming, inclusive communities for people with disabilities and older adults across Ontario.
The 2026–27 EASE Grant will provide up to $60,000 per successful applicant to support projects that:
- Improve accessibility in outdoor spaces and the built environment, including housing
- Go above and beyond requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and/or the Ontario Building Code
- Help remove barriers and create opportunities for broader community participation and inclusion
- Projects must take place between October 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027.
Eligible applicants include:
- Municipalities
- Not-for-profit incorporated organizations
- Indigenous governing bodies
Eligible Projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Accessibility retrofits such as automatic doors, barrier-free entrances, ramps, or universal washrooms
- Enhanced wayfinding systems, including braille signage and tactile indicators
- Outdoor accessibility features such as mobility mats, accessible trails, charging stations for mobility devices, benches, lighting, or inclusive playground equipment
- Accessibility upgrades to community centres, employment hubs, housing common areas, and other shared public spaces
Projects that support an existing municipal accessibility plan, age-friendly community plan, or organizational strategic plan are strongly encouraged and may receive additional points during evaluation.
Webinars
Information webinars held during the weeks of April 6, 2026 and April 20, 2026 to provide an overview of the program and tips for completing the application. Additional details will be shared through TPON, and a recorded session will also be posted.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted electronically through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) https://www.tpon.gov.on.ca/tpon/psLogin
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- Registration or updates to TPON accounts can take up to two (2) weeks, so applicants are encouraged to get started early.
- Only one (1) application per applicant will be accepted
- Applications must include all mandatory supporting documents to be submitted and considered
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for funding
Technical questions about TPON can be directed to Transfer Payment Ontario Client Care:
Ph: (416) 325-6691 or 1-855-216-3090
Email: transferpaymentontarioCC@ontario.ca
Funding webpage: https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government#section-2
You are encouraged to consult with your local Regional Development Advisor to discuss your project and ask questions unique to your situation: https://www.ontario.ca/page/regional-development-advisors
