Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Production of Alternative Format Published Material for Blind and Partially Sighted Canadians

Agreement Number:

14 1497974

Agreement Value:

$1,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 7, 2017 -

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q2-00020

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119219459RR0003

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Program:

Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Issues

Program Purpose:

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 not-for-profit organizations, partnerships, coalitions) that mobilize community assets and develop capacities and resources for action.