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Deadline: March 15, 2026
In honour of the 40th Anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, and in partnership with RBC and RBC Foundation, the new Barrier Buster Grants Program empowering communities across the country to remove physical barriers and create spaces that welcome people of all ages and abilities through the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program.
Eligible Projects:
Barrier Buster projects improve access to physical spaces. They can be as diverse as the communities that create them. Your community can use your grant to build:
- Accessible play spaces
- Improved parking and exterior access
- Interior accessibility improvements for community facilities and workspaces
- Elevators and lifts
- Accessible washrooms and showers
- Accessible kitchens, cafeterias and eating spaces
- Emergency response and safety improvements
- Improvements to parks, trails and marine access
More Info: Sample Project Ideas
Who Can Apply for an RBC Barrier Buster Grant?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be based in Canada
- Be a registered charity, a qualified donee, or an incorporated non-profit organization (see CRA website for more information)
- Host a community engagement event
Accessibility Infrastructure Improvement Projects must:
- Be located in Canada
- Be implemented on property that is either:
- Owned by the applicant organization, or
- Leased long-term, with at least 5 years remaining as of March 15, 2026
- Address specific barriers for people with disabilities
- Result in permanent, tangible accessibility improvements
- Meet CSA/ASC B651:23 Accessible design for the built environment (where applicable)
- Be completed by January 31, 2027
Budget Eligibility:
- Maximum grant request: $40,000
- Projects over $40,000 must have secured additional funding at time of application to cover all costs
- Only expenses incurred after the grant award date are eligible
- Supplier quotes required for items over $10,000
- Professional consultation costs must not exceed 20% of the requested grant
- Grant funds cannot be used for Community Engagement Events or plaque installation
