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Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals
Supports access to professional sign language interpretation
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : December 15, 2023
- Closing date : February 9, 2024
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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : December 15, 2023
- Closing date : February 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
- 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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals. 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 - 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 $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
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.