I forward this announcement that may be of interest to AAO members.  If 
anyone is considering or planning a project that may fit the criteria of 
this grant program the deadline for submitting proposals is May 4th, 2009 at 
midnight.

Iona McCraith
Preservation Consultant, Archives Association of Ontario
Tel: (705) 277-1309     Fax: (705) 277-2091
Email: [log in to unmask]



| Small Projects Enabling Accessibility
| Provides grants of up to $50,000 for projects to renovate buildings, 
modify
| vehicles, and/or make information and communication more accessible.
|
| Deadline: May 4, 2009
|
| The Enabling Accessibility Fund is part of a $45-million, three-year
| commitment to expand opportunities for people with disabilities and 
improve
| accessibility across Canada. The objective of the Enabling Accessibility
| Fund is to support community-based projects across Canada that improve
| accessibility, reduce barriers and enable Canadians, regardless of 
physical
| ability, to participate in and contribute to their community and the
| economy. Approved projects will have strong ties to and support from their
| communities.
|
| -----Original Message-----
| From: [log in to unmask]
| [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
| Sent: March 24, 2009 1:09 PM
| Subject: CALL FOR PROPOSAL 2009 / APPEL DE PROPOSITION 2009
|
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| The Office of Disability Issues is pleased to announce that a Call for
| Proposals for Small Projects Enabling Accessibility is now open. Please 
note
| that the deadline to apply is Monday May 4th 2009 at midnight (12h00 AM).
| All proposals received after the closing date of the Call for Proposals 
will
| not be considered in this process.
| We are providing the information on the web site to help you prepare your
| proposal. For further information regarding the call, please visit our NEW
| website at:
| http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/eaf/call2009/index.shtml
|
| Should you have any questions regarding the new call for proposal please
| contact us through our toll free number at: 1-800-O-CANADA (1 800 
622-6232)
| or TTY: 1 800 926-9105 or by e-mail at:
| [log in to unmask]
|
| The Enabling Accessibility Fund
| Program Support Team
|
|