National operating funding stream - Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability

• Completed application form (EMP5671)
• Authorization from a delegated authority
• Proof of organization type and status
• Letters of support from at least two partner organizations

Who is eligible?

• National not-for-profit organizations
• Organizations focused on persons with disabilities
• Disability sector organizations with national reach

Who is not eligible

• Individuals
• For-profit organizations
• Provincial or territorial governments
• Municipal governments
• Crown corporations

Eligible expenses

• Wages and mandatory employment costs
• Overhead such as rent, postage, telephones, and IT
• Professional services, including consultants, research, and translation
• Materials, supplies, training, printing, communications, and data collection
• Travel and other costs approved by ESDC

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Purchase of real property
• Consultant fees paid to people already salaried by the organization or a partner
• Costs to prepare the proposal
• Entertainment, alcohol, fines, and penalties
• Costs before approval/signing or after the agreement ends

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada
• Applications may involve activities in three or more Canadian regions

• Reach and scope of the organization
• Relevance of proposed activities to program objectives
• Feasibility of activities and timelines
• Experience delivering similar activities and achieving results
• Strategic partnerships and cost eligibility

• Step 1: Gather supporting documents
  • Complete form EMP5671
  • Obtain delegated authority authorization
  • Prepare proof of organization status
  • Collect letters of support from at least two partners
• Step 2: Choose submission method
  • Apply online through GCOS
  • Or submit by email or mail
  • Upload the budget detail template if applying online
• Step 3: Submit the application
  • Send the complete package through the selected channel
  • Use the required subject line details for email submissions
  • Retain confirmation of receipt

• Applications are reviewed after submission and assessed for eligibility and merit.
• Funding decisions are expected within 16 weeks after the submission period closes.
• Applicants receive a confirmation of receipt after submission.
• If approved, an agreement must be in place before activities can begin.

• Applications were reviewed using a competitive process.
• Successful applicants must report on performance indicators annually.
• Funding agreements were expected to run from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026.
• Organizations located in Quebec may need provincial authorization under the Act respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif.