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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Emergency assistance provides immediate financial help for people in crisis or an emergency. It may cover basic needs, shelter, and benefits, for a maximum period of 48 days.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Immediate emergency financial assistance.
- Short-term support in crisis situations.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form and required forms
- Proof of identity and date of birth
- Proof of income, assets, and housing costs
- Consent forms for information verification
- Any available supporting information for the emergency situation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals in a crisis or emergency situation
- Applicants for Ontario Works financial assistance
Who is not eligible
- People currently receiving social assistance
- Tourists and visitors
Eligible expenses
- Basic needs
- Shelter costs
- Benefits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Emergency assistance is not available to social assistance recipients.
- Emergency assistance is not available to tourists or visitors.
- Assistance cannot continue beyond 48 days without a full income assistance application.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Staff review the request and document the available information.
- Eligibility is assessed based on the information provided and verified.
- A written decision is issued in the approved format.
- If emergency assistance continues beyond 48 days, a full income assistance application and participation agreement are required.
Additional information
- A full application for income assistance is not required to receive emergency assistance.
- Applicants may apply at their local Ontario Works office, by phone, online, or in person.
- Multiple separate periods of emergency assistance may be issued within a six-month period, based on need.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2.3 Emergency assistance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 2.3 Emergency assistance. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the 2.3 Emergency assistance?
Emergency assistance provides immediate financial help for people in crisis or an emergency. It may cover basic needs, shelter, and benefits, for a maximum period of 48 days.
Who is eligible for the 2.3 Emergency assistance program?
To be eligible for the 2.3 Emergency assistance program, you must:
Not receiving social assistance
Unable to cover basic needs
Emergency risk to health or housing
What expenses are eligible under 2.3 Emergency assistance?
Immediate emergency financial assistance.
Short-term support in crisis situations.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2.3 Emergency assistance?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the 2.3 Emergency assistance available?
The 2.3 Emergency assistance program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the 2.3 Emergency assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2.3 Emergency assistance is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the 2.3 Emergency assistance?
2.3 Emergency assistance is funded by Government of Ontario (ON)