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Disability Program
Support for disability-related employment barriers
Last Update: May 2, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports individual initiatives for people with disabilities facing barriers to training and employment. It can help cover disability-related costs, training needs, travel, and other employment supports, with funding based on client needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training participation support for people with disabilities.
- Employment-related support for participants with disabilities.
- Travel support for training or employment.
- Special employment supports such as tools, attire, and related assistance.
Documents Needed
- Completed Individual Application or Participant Employment Supports application
- Client Information and Consent Form
- Acceptance letter for training, if applicable
- Training plan and costs, if applicable
- Employer confirmation letter or quote, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals with disabilities.
- People of employment age.
- Applicants seeking training or employment support.
Eligible expenses
- Disability-related support costs linked to training or employment.
- Travel assistance for training or employment needs.
- Books, materials, and course costs.
- Dependent care and other income supports tied to training participation.
- Workplace tools, attire, and other employment supports.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the program.
- A final decision is usually provided within 20 business days for the financial assistance form, or within 5 business days for the participant employment supports form.
- If funding is approved, the participant must follow program policy guidelines.
- Funding may be revoked if false information is provided or program rules are not followed.
Additional information
- Participants must be of employment age.
- Supporting documents may be requested with the application.
- The program uses EI funds and may consider CRF on a case-by-case basis through other programs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disability Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Disability Program. 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 Disability Program?
This program supports individual initiatives for people with disabilities facing barriers to training and employment. It can help cover disability-related costs, training needs, travel, and other employment supports, with funding based on client needs.
Who is eligible for the Disability Program program?
To be eligible for the Disability Program program, you must:
Person with a disability.
Of employment age.
Barrier to training or work.
What expenses are eligible under Disability Program?
Training participation support for people with disabilities.
Employment-related support for participants with disabilities.
Travel support for training or employment.
Special employment supports such as tools, attire, and related assistance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Disability Program?
You can contact Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre for the Treaty No. 3 Area Inc. by email at carmen.jones@shooniyaa.org or by phone at 1-800-545-5113.
Where is the Disability Program available?
The Disability Program program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Disability Program?
Disability Program is funded by Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre for the Treaty No. 3 Area Inc.