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Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Funding to expand autism service capacity in Ontario
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 400,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 3, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $400,000 for 24-month projects that build autism service capacity in Ontario. Eligible activities include staff training, hiring, increasing staff hours, clinical supervision, virtual service technology, and travel to serve rural and remote communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 3, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expanding internal capacity to deliver OAP core clinical services
- Building the autism workforce through training and hiring
- Improving service delivery models to reach more children and youth
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Audited financial statement or review engagement for the most recent fiscal year
- Non-audited financial statements, if audited statements are not available
- Project information and partner details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Children’s service providers
- Public and private organizations
- Indigenous-led organizations serving children and youth with autism
- Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietors
Eligible expenses
- Staff training
- Hiring additional clinical or non-clinical staff
- Increasing hours for existing staff
- Purchasing clinical supervision
- Technology supporting virtual service delivery
- Travel within Ontario to serve rural and remote communities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that do not directly support OAP core clinical services
- New standalone autism or clinical service programs outside existing OAP pathways
- Costs related to other OAP pathways such as caregiver-mediated early years, entry to school, urgent response, or foundational family services
- Wage increases, bonuses, honoraria, stipends, or new benefits for existing staff
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Northern, rural, and remote communities in Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and evaluated by ministry staff.
- The ministry may contact applicants for clarification or additional information.
- Applicants are notified of the decision, and approval may depend on changes to the project or budget.
- Successful applicants must sign a transfer payment agreement before funds are released.
- Project implementation can begin once the agreement is fully signed.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted for 24-month projects only.
- Applicants may submit one application per year as the lead organization.
- Successful applicants must sign a transfer payment agreement before funding is released.
- Unspent or unreconciled funds must be returned to the ministry.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund. 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 Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund?
This program offers up to $400,000 for 24-month projects that build autism service capacity in Ontario. Eligible activities include staff training, hiring, increasing staff hours, clinical supervision, virtual service technology, and travel to serve rural and remote communities.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund Funds up to $400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund program, you must:
Ontario-based organization with legal status
Children’s service provider or Indigenous-led organization
Project must expand OAP core clinical capacity
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund?
Expanding internal capacity to deliver OAP core clinical services
Building the autism workforce through training and hiring
Improving service delivery models to reach more children and youth
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS).
Where is the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund available?
The Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund is a Grant and Funding