What is Accessible Technology Program (ATP)?
Accessible Technology Program (ATP) is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) as a grant. Funding is typically up to $2,000,000. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Cost share | Variable |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Grant |
| Delivered by | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) |
| Available in | All provinces |
| Intake status | Periodic calls — check canada.ca |
| Last verified | Apr 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Technology, disability tech, accessibility solutions
- Eligible activities: Developing accessible technology; digital tools for persons with disabilities; accessibility software
Watch out for
No accessibility benefit; no persons with disabilities served
Deadlines & how to apply
For organizations developing technology that benefits Canadians with disabilities
How NorthGrants helps with Accessible Technology Program (ATP)
Most business owners read about Accessible Technology Program (ATP), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.