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2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding
Funding for Ontario disability employment services
Deadline
Open continuously
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
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.
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 Grant and Funding
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