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Employment projects funding
Funding for innovative disability employment projects
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for innovative employment support projects for people with disabilities. Eligible activities include awareness events, networking forums, sector-based training, and other projects with a direct link to employment; funding may run up to three years and can reach regional office limits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Awareness events and community dialogues.
- Networking forums connecting employers and people with disabilities.
- Sector-based training for people with disabilities.
- Other innovative employment-support projects with a direct link to employment.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Applicant experience and management capacity summary
- Detailed project plan
- Detailed budget and funding sources
- Evaluation metrics and partnership details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations serving people with disabilities.
- Legal entities established under legislation.
- Community-based service providers involved in employment supports.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not legal entities.
- Organizations that do not provide services to people with disabilities.
- Projects without a direct employment link.
Eligible expenses
- Project development costs, time-limited project costs, and one-time event costs.
- Funding for job-related supports and service delivery tied to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects without a clear link to employment.
- Activities that duplicate placement and retention funding under ODSP employment supports.
- Projects that do not serve people with disabilities.
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations sites in Ontario providing ODSP employment supports.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the regional office.
- Projects are assessed against program criteria and regional priorities.
- Approved projects are funded through standard contracting procedures.
- Regional offices monitor funded projects and require annual reporting.
Additional information
- These directives apply only to First Nations sites providing ODSP employment supports.
- Projects are managed through regional ODSP employment supports offices.
- Services must not duplicate support available through other programs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Employment projects funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employment projects funding. 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 Employment projects funding?
This program provides funding for innovative employment support projects for people with disabilities. Eligible activities include awareness events, networking forums, sector-based training, and other projects with a direct link to employment; funding may run up to three years and can reach regional office limits.
Who is eligible for the Employment projects funding program?
To be eligible for the Employment projects funding program, you must:
Legal entity
Serves people with disabilities
Direct link to employment
What expenses are eligible under Employment projects funding?
Awareness events and community dialogues.
Networking forums connecting employers and people with disabilities.
Sector-based training for people with disabilities.
Other innovative employment-support projects with a direct link to employment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Employment projects funding?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Employment projects funding available?
The Employment projects funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Employment projects funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Employment projects funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Employment projects funding?
Employment projects funding is funded by Government of Ontario