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Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals
Supports access to professional sign language interpretation
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Funding available
$ 2,000,000
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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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
Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
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
Sources and recorded changes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals?
Enhancing Access to Professional Sign Language Interpretation - Step 2 – Solicited Proposals is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)