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Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program
Supports people injured by vaccination
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian not-for-profit and for-profit organizations and corporations can apply.
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Overview
The Vaccine Injury Support Program supports people in Canada who suffer a serious and permanent injury after receiving a Health Canada-authorized vaccine administered in Canada, except Quebec. Support can include injury indemnities, income replacement, and eligible medical or rehabilitation expenses not covered by insurance or benefits.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Public Health Agency of Canada's Vaccine Injury Support Program Application Template
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit and for-profit organizations and corporations can apply.
Who is not eligible
- People vaccinated in Quebec must use Quebec’s compensation program.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible medical expenses not otherwise covered by insurance or benefits.
- Eligible rehabilitation expenses not otherwise covered by insurance or benefits.
- Bereavement and funeral expenses for a dependant or beneficiary of a person who died following vaccination.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Vaccines authorized only for clinical trials are excluded.
How to apply
- Apply online through the applicant portal for the program.
- Apply by mail using the printed application forms sent to the program’s mailing address.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications will undergo a review process.
- The successful applicant will be awarded funding to administer the VISP.
- It is anticipated that a 5-year Contribution Agreement will be signed with the successful applicant.
- Claimants with ineligible, incomplete or unsuccessful applications will be notified.
- Applications will be acknowledged by email within two business days, and the status of your submission will be updated by email within 10 business days following the due date of applications.
Additional information
- The program is administered by the Public Health Agency of Canada with support from Service Canada.
- Supporting guides provide plain-language explanations and do not modify the policy framework; if there is any inconsistency, the policy framework prevails.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program Program
What is the Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program?
The Vaccine Injury Support Program supports people in Canada who suffer a serious and permanent injury after receiving a Health Canada-authorized vaccine administered in Canada, except Quebec. Support can include injury indemnities, income replacement, and eligible medical or rehabilitation expenses not covered by insurance or benefits.
Who is eligible for the Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program program, you must:
Serious and permanent injury after a Health Canada-authorized vaccine
Vaccine administered in Canada, except Quebec, on or after December 8, 2020, unless the applicant was a deployed member of the Canadian Armed Forces or the Government of Canada, including dependants
Application submitted within 3 years
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at phac.visp-psvv.aspc@canada.ca or by phone at 1-833-489-0839.
Where is the Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program available?
The Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program?
Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program is funded by Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)