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Community Assessment Visit Program
Reimbursement for rural health care assessment visits
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- Funding available
- $ 124,730
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program reimburses travel and accommodation costs for health care professionals visiting eligible rural and Northern Ontario communities. It supports community assessment visits to explore practice opportunities in Ontario.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $124,730
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-registered medical and health care professionals.
- Health care professionals who can show written eligibility for registration within one year.
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs for the health care professional, including personal vehicle mileage and air travel.
- Hotel or motel accommodation required for scheduled interviews.
- Spouse travel and accommodation, if pre-approved in writing.
- Gratuitous lodging up to $30 per night.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Meals.
- Personal long-distance telephone calls.
- Relocation costs.
- Expenses related to children.
- Travel to Ontario from other provinces or countries.
Eligible geographic areas
- Eligible rural and Northern Ontario communities.
- Communities with an Ontario Rurality Index score of 40 or higher.
Activities funded
- Community assessment visits to evaluate practice opportunities in eligible Ontario communities.
- Interviews with community representatives during the visit.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review eligible communities
- Check the list of communities eligible under the Rurality Index for Ontario.
- Select the communities you want to visit.
- Step 2: Arrange interviews and travel
- Contact the communities to arrange interviews.
- Plan your own appointments, transportation, and accommodation.
- Step 3: Submit approval request
- The community contact sends the itinerary, CV, and invitation letter to Northern Health Programs.
- Send the request at least one month before the visit.
- Step 4: Receive written approval and travel
- Wait for written approval before making the trip.
- Only pre-approved expenses are eligible for reimbursement.
- Step 5: Submit reimbursement claim
- Complete the Statement of Expenses form.
- Submit the claim within 90 days of travel.
- Send the claim by email or fax.
Documents Needed
- Health care professional itinerary
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of invitation from the eligible community
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the Northern Health Programs office.
- Written approval must be obtained before the trip.
- Expenses not pre-approved in writing will not be reimbursed.
- Reimbursement claims must be submitted through the Statement of Expenses form.
Additional information
- Electronic signatures are accepted.
- Applications must be sent by email or fax.
- Claims for reimbursement must be submitted within 90 days of travel.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Assessment Visit Program Program
What is the Community Assessment Visit Program?
The program reimburses travel and accommodation costs for health care professionals visiting eligible rural and Northern Ontario communities. It supports community assessment visits to explore practice opportunities in Ontario.
How much funding can be received?
Community Assessment Visit Program Funds up to $124,730 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Assessment Visit Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Assessment Visit Program program, you must:
Prior written approval required.
Ontario registration or eligibility needed.
Meeting with community representatives required.
What expenses are eligible under Community Assessment Visit Program?
Travel costs for the health care professional, including personal vehicle mileage and air travel.
Hotel or motel accommodation required for scheduled interviews.
Spouse travel and accommodation, if pre-approved in writing.
Gratuitous lodging up to $30 per night.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Assessment Visit Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at NHP@ontario.ca or by phone at 705-564-7280.
Where is the Community Assessment Visit Program available?
The Community Assessment Visit Program program is available the province of Ontario.