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Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts
Supports access to professional sign language interpretation
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 11, 2023
- Closing date : September 15, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This call supported projects to improve access to professional ASL and LSQ interpretation, with up to $2,000,000 available per concept. Eligible concepts focused on awareness, training, and skills development in the sign language interpretation sector.
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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
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 11, 2023
- Closing date : September 15, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Raising awareness of sign language interpretation training programs and career pathways.
- Training more sign language interpreters and instructors.
- Improving interpreters' skills through continuous learning and mentorship.
Documents Needed
- Completed concept application form
- Canada Revenue Agency document showing a valid business or registration number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- For-profit organizations.
- Educational institutions.
- Sign language interpreter associations and user organizations.
- Sign language service providers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility and initially assessed.
- Only a portion of applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Decisions are expected within 90 calendar days after the call closing date.
- There is no appeal process after a decision.
Additional information
- Applications were accepted by email only.
- The Department may invite only some applicants to the next step.
- Decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
- Quebec applicants may need to comply with the M-30 Act before signing an agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts. 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 Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts?
This call supported projects to improve access to professional ASL and LSQ interpretation, with up to $2,000,000 available per concept. Eligible concepts focused on awareness, training, and skills development in the sign language interpretation sector.
How much funding can be received?
Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 15, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts program?
To be eligible for the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts program, you must:
Located and operating in Canada.
Not-for-profit or for-profit organization.
Project matches program objectives.
What expenses are eligible under Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts?
Raising awareness of sign language interpretation training programs and career pathways.
Training more sign language interpreters and instructors.
Improving interpreters' skills through continuous learning and mentorship.
Who can I contact for more information about the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at edsc.dgar@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts available?
The Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation – Call for Concepts program is available across Canada.