Provincial programs
Quebec offers funding to support initiatives that improve accessibility in tourist, commercial and municipal establishments.
The Ministry of Tourism's (MTO)Tourism Establishment Accessibility Program , managed by Kéroul, offers financial assistance of up to $100,000 per establishment to adapt tourist infrastructure.
ThePetits établissements accessibles 
(PEA, or Small accessible establishments) program, which is managed by the Société d'Habitation du Québec, helps small commercial, business and meeting establishments improve their accessibility.
TheTax deduction for renovation or alteration expenses allows businesses to deduct certainexpenses incurred to make an establishment more accessible.
TheProgramme d'aide financière au loisir des personnes handicapées (PAFLPH, or Program providing financial assistance for leisure activities adapted for persons with disabilities), managed by the Quebec government's Ministry of Education and Higher Education, supports initiatives designed to increase the level of leisure activities enjoyed by persons with disabilities.
The Population active (orActive population ) funding program, managed by the Association québécoise pour le loisir des personnes handicapées (AQLPH) provides funding for the purchase of equipment to promote inclusion in physical, sports and outdoor activities (up to $3,000 per organization).
The Programme d'amélioration et de construction d'infrastructures municipales (PRACIM , or Program for the improvement and construction of municipal infrastructure) supports municipalities that have limited financial capacity with improving their infrastructures and making them more accessible.
Federal programs
The Government of Canada offers tax incentives and financial assistance to promote accessibility in workplaces and community spaces.
Canada Revenue Agency
The Canada Revenue Agency's Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) allows companies to deduct certain expenses incurred to make a building more accessible.
- Claiming capital cost allowance (CCA) , Government of Canada
- Disability-related modifications , Government of Canada
TheEnabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) provides funding for accessibility projects that meet certain criteria. In order to qualify, the projects must make Canadian communities and workplaces more accessible for persons with disabilities.
TheOpportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities helps people with disabilities to find and keep a job, as well as supporting employers in the hiring process. This program supports a wide range of programs and services, including job search supports, pre-employability services, wage subsidies, work placements and employer awareness initiatives.
Municipal programs
Many Quebec cities offer subsidies to encourage accessibility in local shops and infrastructures.
TheGrant program for the renovation and restoration of commercial building facades encourages the integration of accessibility into commercial building renovations.
Thisfunding from the City of Montreal is designed to support business owners wishing to take advantage of financial assistance to offer universal accessibility to their customers with limited mobility.
The universal accessibility component of the Sainte-Hyacinthedowntown commercial facade restoration program is designed to help businesses in the downtown area make their buildings accessible.
Theprograms to support the commercial vitality of downtown Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu provide financial assistance for the accessibility of downtown businesses.
The City of Trois-Rivières'universal accessibility program supports commercial establishments wishing to make their facilities more accessible.
TheVictoriaville Ville Inclusive program (or Victoriaville, an inclusive city) offers assistance for improving the accessibility of businesses and residences.
Foundation programs
Some private foundations also support accessibility initiatives.
TheFondation Fusée transforms municipal parks to make them accessible to all children, whether disabled or not.
Saputo is committed to investing 1% of its annual pre-tax profits in the communities where it operates, in the form of financial contributions and product donations.
Created in 1990 by Canadian Tire du Québec, the Fondation Bon départ ensures the well-being of Quebec children and families in need.
Every year, theFondation Bon départ helps some 140 charitable organizations across Quebec to implement projects dedicated to the well-being of children and families in need. A para sport fund is also available in Canada.
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