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7.4 Employment and participation benefits
Employment and participation support for Ontario Works recipients
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Ontario Works provides employment and participation benefits for eligible participants. It supports full-time work, training, job-related costs, and child care, with maximum amounts of up to $500, $253, $250 per month, and $600 in certain cases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting full-time employment
- Starting or changing employment assistance activities
- Beginning or changing employment
- Participating in vocational training
- Participating in employment assistance activities with child care support
Documents Needed
- Receipts for eligible expenses
- Other supporting documentation or verification
- Documentation for child care costs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario Works recipients
- Spouses in the benefit unit
- Dependent adults
- Dependent children in specific cases
- ODSP recipients in Ontario Works employment assistance activities
Who is not eligible
- Self-employed participants are not eligible for the Full-Time Employment Benefit.
- People seeking informal child care payments who are legal supporters or members of the benefit unit.
Eligible expenses
- Work clothing, grooming, tools, equipment, and transportation
- Licensing fees, association costs, and minor certification or training fees
- Child care costs needed for employment or participation
- Vocational training costs
- Technical aids or devices for access to employment assistance activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Self-employment for the Full-Time Employment Benefit
- Technical aids or devices available through the Assistive Devices Program
- Informal child care payments to legal supporters or members of the benefit unit
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- First Nations communities
- Northern communities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by the administrator.
- Supporting documents are kept on file to justify decisions and payments.
- Expenses and receipts are verified before approval or payment.
Additional information
- Administrators may use flexibility in First Nations and northern communities.
- Supporting documentation must be kept on file for benefit decisions.
- Some expenses must be verified through receipts or other proof.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 7.4 Employment and participation benefits Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 7.4 Employment and participation benefits. 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 7.4 Employment and participation benefits?
Ontario Works provides employment and participation benefits for eligible participants. It supports full-time work, training, job-related costs, and child care, with maximum amounts of up to $500, $253, $250 per month, and $600 in certain cases.
How much funding can be received?
7.4 Employment and participation benefits Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the 7.4 Employment and participation benefits program?
To be eligible for the 7.4 Employment and participation benefits program, you must:
Ontario Works participant
Employment-related need
Eligibility verified by administrator
What expenses are eligible under 7.4 Employment and participation benefits?
Starting full-time employment
Starting or changing employment assistance activities
Beginning or changing employment
Participating in vocational training
Participating in employment assistance activities with child care support
Who can I contact for more information about the 7.4 Employment and participation benefits?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the 7.4 Employment and participation benefits available?
The 7.4 Employment and participation benefits program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the 7.4 Employment and participation benefits a grant, loan, or tax credit?
7.4 Employment and participation benefits is a Other Support