The Canadian National Institute for the Blind: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Toronto, ON · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Don Valley West

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind: federal grants and contributions: 69 agreements; $4.2M value; 5 departments; 13 programs.

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69agreements
$4.2Mvalue
5departments
13programs

Largest agreements

804814$822Kvalue2012start2014end

C0956 - Rehabilitation of Pedestrian Bridge

Creating the First Purpose-built Goalball Court in Canada$727Kvalue2025start2027end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

Agreement$400Kvalue2010start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2007-08 through to 2010-11. Amendment to contribution agreement of $90,419 reported in April 1 - June 30, 2009.

Agreement$309Kvalue2009start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2007–08 through to 2009–10. Amendment to contribution agreement of $102,776 reported in April 1 – June 30, 2007.

Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Enhanced EAS$226Kvalue2007start–end

To assist persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment.

Agreement$206Kvalue2007start–end

Multi-year award for fiscal year 2007/08 and 2008/09 inclusive.

Audio Book Creation Capacity Building$171Kvalue2020start2020end

Canada Book Fund

Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Enhanced EAS$165Kvalue2007start–end

To assist persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment.

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Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Enhanced EAS$128Kvalue2008start–end

To assist persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment.

0$119Kvalue2009start–end

To assist persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment.

SDPP - Disability Issues - Grant$109Kvalue2015start–end

The objectives of the Program are to: support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges; develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation by n

Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Enhanced EAS$87.5Kvalue2006start–end

To assist persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment.

Program to Advance Transportation Innovation (PATI)$50.0Kvalue2018start–end

Grant to study how the impacts of connected and automated vehicles affect pedestrians with sight loss

Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants$49.9Kvalue2008start–end

The Enabling Accessibility Fund supports community-based projects across Canada. It provides funding for projects that improve accessibility and enable Canadians, regardless of physical ability, to participate in and contribute to their communities and the economy.

CSJ 2022 - CNIB (Don Valley West)$48.4Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Enabling Accessibility Fund - G$45.2Kvalue2019start2020end

N/A

Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Community Coord.$36.6Kvalue2007start–end

To assist persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment.

CSJ2018-CNIB (Don Valley West)$26.6Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

CSJ2018-CNIB(Parry Sound-Muskoka)$26.6Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$26.6Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Mobile Hub$25.0Kvalue2023start2024end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Mobile Hubs$25.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Mobile Hubs$25.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Empowering Connections for Seniors Through Technology$25.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Manitoba Mobile Hubs$25.0Kvalue2026start2027end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

CNIB NB Mobile Hub$22.5Kvalue2023start2024end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Seniors Ageing at Home$21.7Kvalue2025start2026end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

CSJ2018-CNIB (Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte)$16.7Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

CSJ 2025 - CNIB (Toronto-St. Paul's)$16.7Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2024 - CNIB Ottawa Child/Youth (Ottawa Centre)$16.1Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$15.5Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

CNIB$14.3Kvalue2020start2021end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Enhancing Access: Inclusive Archery at CNIB Lake Joe$12.0Kvalue2026start2027end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve.accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

CSJ 2025 - CNIB (Ottawa Centre)$11.1Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CNIB$9.6Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Peer Support for Seniors with Sight Loss$9.5Kvalue2023start2024end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

CNIB$9.5Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CNIB$7.5Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$6.4Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$6.3Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada63agreements$2.3Mvalue10programs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Contributions
  • Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Enhanced EAS
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • 0
  • SDPP - Disability Issues - Grant

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada3agreements$915Kvalue0programs
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$822Kvalue1programs
  • Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario

All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Canadian Heritage1agreements$171Kvalue1programs
Transport Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Program to Advance Transportation Innovation (PATI)

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20262agreements$37.0Kvalue2programs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Enabling Accessibility Funds - Youth
202513agreements$884Kvalue4programs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Contributions
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Enabling Accessibility Funds - Youth
20245agreements$37.5Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20234agreements$62.7Kvalue2programs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20224agreements$60.6Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20213agreements$16.1Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20209agreements$224Kvalue2programs
  • Canada Book Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
201912agreements$127Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - G
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20185agreements$124Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Program to Advance Transportation Innovation (PATI)
20151agreements$109Kvalue1programs
  • SDPP - Disability Issues - Grant
20121agreements$822Kvalue1programs
  • Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario
20101agreements$400Kvalue0programs
    20092agreements$428Kvalue1programs
    • 0
    20082agreements$178Kvalue2programs
    • Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Enhanced EAS
    • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
    20074agreements$634Kvalue2programs
    • Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Enhanced EAS
    • Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Community Coord.
    20061agreements$87.5Kvalue1programs
    • Opportunities Fund (Regional) - Enhanced EAS

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.