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Language Interpreter Grants
Last Update: October 27, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Supports agencies aiding non-English and Deaf victims’ access to services
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Language Interpreter Grants program, offered by the Government of Ontario, provides funding to community agencies assisting non-English speaking and Deaf or hard of hearing victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Funding supports access to social services, health care, and legal services; the maximum grant amount varies by recipient and is detailed in program records.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Supporting non-English speaking and Deaf or hard of hearing victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking with access to essential services.
- Facilitating access to social services, health care, and legal services for affected individuals through interpretation support.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 24,000
ASL interpreter support for Deaf survivors in hospital settings
$ 32,000
Interpreter-assisted support groups for newcomers experiencing violence
$ 26,000
Legal interpreter aid for Francophone migrant women in court processes
$ 21,000
Interpreted medical appointments for Syrian newcomer families impacted by abuse
$ 38,900
Interpreter hotline for trafficking victims seeking social services
$ 35,000
Interpreter services supporting immigrant women accessing legal aid
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a community agency.
- The agency must provide assistance to non-English speaking victims and/or Deaf or hard of hearing victims.
- The agency must support victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.
Who is eligible?
- Community agencies that assist non-English speaking victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking
- Community agencies that assist Deaf or hard of hearing victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking
Eligible expenses
- Interpreter services to support non-English speaking and Deaf or hard of hearing victims in accessing social services.
- Interpreter services to assist with access to health care for eligible victims.
- Interpreter services related to legal service access for victims.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
1
Check eligibility requirements
- Verify if your organization assists non-English speaking or Deaf or hard of hearing victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking
- Confirm eligibility to access grant funding
2
Prepare necessary documentation
- Gather details about how your agency assists eligible victims
- Collect supporting documentation for your agency and operations
3
Access application documents
- Download grant application data and guidelines from the official Ontario government dataset links
- Review all instructions and requirements for the submission process
Additional information
- Funding data from past fiscal years, such as 2013-2014, are available for reference.
- The dataset includes details about funded organizations, their locations, and amounts issued.
- Information and resources are licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- Original datasets are available in both English and French formats for download.
