Lionel Gadoury/Catherine Jevons Development Grant in partnership with Context Creative

Applications for 2026 are now closed.

The Accessible Design Education Development Grant, funded by Context Creative, was created in honour of the company's founders, Lionel Gadoury RGD Emeritus and Catherine Jevons RGD Emeritus, and reflects their long-standing commitment to accessible design and the advancement of inclusive design education.

As accessibility moves from a specialized concern to a baseline expectation across our profession, this grant is intended to help Members deepen the knowledge and skills needed to design for everyone. The grant provides up to $1,500 for tuition, materials, travel or other costs associated with continuing education in the area of accessible design.

Eligibility criteria for this round were:

  • Applicants must be Certified RGD, Affiliate or Associate Members in good standing. Review the benefits of RGD Membership.
  • Proof of acceptance or enrolment in an eligible program may be required to receive the grant.
  • Grant value: Up to $1,500
  • Deadline to apply: Closed for this round
“Accessible Design has been a passion of Context Creative for many years and we are thrilled to partner with the RGD to offer the Accessible Design Education Development Grant. This grant reflects our commitment to advancing accessible design education, and our desire to honour the legacy of Context's Founders, Lionel Gadoury RGD Emeritus and Cate Jevons RGD Emeritus.”
Victoria Thorpe, EVP Managing Director — Context Creative, a Mod Op company

Recipients

The 2026 application period closed on October 5, 2026. Recipients will be announced soon.

Post-award report

Recipients will be asked to complete a short reflective report (approx. 300–500 words) within 60 days of completing the funded program, describing what they learned and how they plan to apply it in their practice. With the recipient’s permission, this report may be shared in RGD communications.