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RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program | Rick Hansen Foundation RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program In honour of the 40th Anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, and in partnership with RBC and RBC Foundation, the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program, presented by the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF), was launched to empower communities across the country to remove physical barriers and create spaces that welcome people of all ages and abilities.
The RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program awarded grants of $40,000 each to 40 accessibility improvement projects across Canada. We received an overwhelming response, clearly demonstrating the need and appetite for accessibility improvements across Canada.
Celebrating the RBC Barrier Buster Grant Recipients Accessibility Lift Project — Acadia Community Association (Calgary) Marion Carson Inclusive Playground — Marion Carson Parent Association (Calgary) Railway Street Pavilion — Town of Cochrane (Cochrane) Science of Quiet Project — Synaptic Rehab Centre (Calgary) Sensory Pathway Project — Barrhead Accessibility Coalition/Town of Barrhead (Barrhead) Access Without Barriers: Hearing & Mobility Improvements — Chinese Canadian Museum Society of BC (Vancouver) Coquitlam Public Facilities Upgrades — City of Coquitlam (Coquitlam) Enderby’s Barrier-Free Facilities — City of Enderby (Enderby) Kelly Lake Admin Building Ramp — Nikihk Management and Community Development Society (Dawson Creek Lower Level Renovation — Knox Presbyterian Church (Vernon) SFN Community Office Accessibility — Spuzzum First Nation (Spuzzum) Wayfinding Enhancement Project — Surrey School District (Surrey) Accessible Entry, Viewing, Service Counters & Washroom — City of Selkirk (Selkirk) Accessible Outdoor Recreation at Camp Manitou — True North Youth Foundation (Winnipeg) Universal Toileting Room — Manitoba Possible (Winnipeg) Accessible Entries for Students — Mount Allison University (Sackville) Newfoundland and Labrador Barrier-Free Community Hub Initiative — Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation Inc. (Stephenville) Alexandra Hall Kitchen Accessibility Renovation — University of King’s College (Halifax) Berwick Camp Barrier-Free Cottage — United Church Camp Meeting Association (Berwick) Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging — Ummah Society (Halifax) Opening Doors at Trinity — Trinity United Church (New Glasgow) Scotia Pool Accessibility Improvement — Scotia Pool Society (Bible Hill) ALCDSB Barrier Busters: Accessible Gymnasiums & Change Rooms — Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic DSB (Napanee) lgonquin College Residence Path of Travel Improvements — Algonquin College (Ottawa) Accessible Listening & Descriptive Audio Systems — Laurentian University (Sudbury) Bridging the Barrier at Ball’s Bridge — Municipality of Central Huron (Clinton) Courtyard Access Improvement Project — Variety Village (Scarborough) KWAG Studio Accessibility Renovation — Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (Kitchener) Peter G.
Manzo Pool – Accessible for All — City of Sault Ste. Marie (Sault Ste.
Marie) SSAUSM Barrier-Free Washroom Project — Shree Swaminarayan Mandal (North York) UHN Information Desks Hearing Loop Installation — University Health Network (Toronto) River Clyde Arts Accessible New Home — River Clyde Arts (Millvale) Accessible Multipurpose Gym — Friendship Circle of Montréal (Montréal) Community Rehabilitation Lounge — Neuro-Efficiency Foundation (Montréal) Hope Takes Action – Food Bank Entrance — Share the Warmth (Montréal) 20 Above Accessibility Renovation Project Phase 2 — PAVED Art + New Media Inc. (Saskatoon) Brick Mill Accessibility Lift — Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society Inc. (Yorkton) City Hall Accessibility Upgrades — City of Moose Jaw (Moose Jaw) Accessible Kayak Launch at Sunset Beach — Prairie Sky Trails Association Inc. (Loreburn) Wadena Rec Centre Washroom Accessibility Upgrade — Town of Wadena (Wadena) RBC and RBC Foundation have been with Rick since the beginning.
Over the past four decades, our shared belief that accessibility benefits everyone has only grown stronger. Together, we’re committed to creating inclusive communities where everyone belongs. For more information contact us at access@RickHansen.
com The RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program is possible thanks to the generous support of our valued partner RBC and RBC Foundation, as well as the following National Partners. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@RickHansen. com Our programs and initiatives work to create an accessible and inclusive world where people with disabilities can live to their full potential.
When Rick set out to wheel around the world in 1985, he had three missions: to raise awareness about the potential of people with disabilities, create accessible and inclusive communities, and find a cure. Receive updates from RHF on the impact we’re making for people with disabilities across Canada. Have your site rated and certified for meaningful access for people with physical disabilities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities, schools, and community groups across Canada. The projects must focus on physical accessibility improvements that remove barriers for people with disabilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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