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Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals
Supports access to professional sign language interpretation
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
February 9, 2024
Opened December 15, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds projects that expand access to professional ASL and LSQ interpretation. It supports training, skills development, and career pathways for interpreters, with up to $2,000,000 available per project.
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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 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Professional Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Promoting sign language interpretation as a career path.
- Training more sign language interpreters.
- Improving interpreter skills through ongoing learning and mentoring.
Documents Needed
- Concept application form
- Canada Revenue Agency documents showing a valid business number or registration number
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Educational institutions.
- Sign language interpreter associations.
- Organizations representing sign language users.
- For-profit sign language service providers with non-commercial projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- How well the concept meets at least one program objective.
- Clarity and relevance of the proposed activities.
- Strength of partnerships within the sign language interpretation community.
- Budget details and any other funding sources.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the concept application form.
- Gather Canada Revenue Agency documents showing a valid business or registration number.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application by email to the program contact.
- Submit by the posted deadline.
- Step 3: Respond to follow-up requests
- If information is missing, provide it within 5 business days.
- Step 4: Await review and invitation
- Applications are reviewed under a two-step process.
- Only a limited number of applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility and initial assessment under Step 1 criteria.
- Only a limited number of applicants are invited to submit a full proposal at Step 2.
- Receiving an invitation does not guarantee funding.
- Successful organizations must sign an agreement before funding is finalized.
Additional information
- Only organizations invited and successful under Step 1 can apply.
- Applicants in Quebec must comply with M-30 requirements before signing an agreement.
- The program expects about 5 projects to be funded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals Program
What is the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals?
This program funds projects that expand access to professional ASL and LSQ interpretation. It supports training, skills development, and career pathways for interpreters, with up to $2,000,000 available per project.
How much funding can be received?
Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 9, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals program?
To be eligible for the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals program, you must:
Invited Step 1 organizations only.
Must operate in Canada.
At least one community partnership required.
What expenses are eligible under Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals?
Promoting sign language interpretation as a career path.
Training more sign language interpreters.
Improving interpreter skills through ongoing learning and mentoring.
Who can I contact for more information about the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at ESDC.OF.REG-REG.FI.EDSC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals available?
The Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals program is available across Canada.