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2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding
Funding for Ontario disability employment services
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 60% of the total contract value to support Ontario Disability Support Program employment services. It funds services that help clients prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment, including self-employment supports.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employment supports that help clients prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in competitive employment.
- Job placement services, including self-employment support.
- Job retention and workplace accommodation supports.
- Operational support for agencies delivering employment-related services.
Documents Needed
- Service plan submission
- Self-employment business plan, where applicable
- Online system registration and identity verification
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- ODSP employment supports service providers
- Organizations delivering employment-related services to clients with disabilities
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages for program staff directly involved in delivery.
- Staff training and learning activities.
- Building occupancy costs, such as rent, property tax, and insurance.
- Travel and communications linked to program delivery.
- Supplies, equipment, and other direct program costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fees charged to clients for employment supports services.
- Client support costs that are not part of the program’s eligible expenditure categories.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Reports must be submitted to the ministry through online systems or other required methods.
- User registration and identity verification are required.
- Funding is reconciled after completion or early termination of the contract.
- Unspent funds may be recovered under ministry policies.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- ODSP Employment Supports — Job placementEmployment placement support for Ontario clients
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding Program
What is the 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding?
This program provides up to 60% of the total contract value to support Ontario Disability Support Program employment services. It funds services that help clients prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment, including self-employment supports.
Who is eligible for the 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding program?
To be eligible for the 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding program, you must:
Ontario residents aged 16+
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Barrier to competitive employment
What expenses are eligible under 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding?
Employment supports that help clients prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in competitive employment.
Job placement services, including self-employment support.
Job retention and workplace accommodation supports.
Operational support for agencies delivering employment-related services.
Where is the 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding available?
The 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the 2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding?
2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding is funded by Government of Ontario