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Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports
Employment support funding for people with disabilities
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 250 - $ 6,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Funding supports eligible people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and keep competitive employment. It also supports job placement, job retention, self-employment, and exceptional work-related disability supports, with maximum amounts set for some payments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Job development and placement
- Job trials and work experiences
- On-the-job training and apprenticeships
- Job retention and advancement support
- Self-employment support
Documents Needed
- Application for Employment Supports form
- Welcome to ODSP Employment Supports form
- Verification of Disability/Impairment form, if applicable
- Service Provider to ODSP Employment Supports Referral template, if applicable
- Proof of legal right to work in Canada
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People with disabilities
- ODSP income support recipients
- Ontario residents aged 16 and older
- People legally entitled to work in Canada
Who is not eligible
- People receiving Ontario Works financial assistance
- People incarcerated in a lawful place of confinement
- Tourists, visitors, and temporary residents
Eligible expenses
- Job placement and retention services
- Job trials, work experiences, and on-the-job training
- Transportation, work supplies, clothing, and telephone expenses
- Certification or license-related charges
- Special equipment, job coaching, and workplace accommodations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for a health professional to complete the disability verification form
- Services that duplicate other funding or programs
- Job placement services charged directly to applicants or clients
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- First Nations sites providing ODSP employment supports
- Belleville, Cornwall, Halton, Hamilton-Niagara, Kingston-Pembroke, Muskoka-Kawarthas, Peel Region, Stratford-Bruce Peninsula, Timmins, and York are served by Employment Ontario instead
Processing and Agreement
- ODSP staff review the application package to determine eligibility.
- Eligible applicants may be offered an Employment Information Session.
- A service provider assesses readiness for competitive employment and decides whether to accept the applicant.
- If not accepted or found ineligible, the applicant is informed in writing and may request an internal review.
- If accepted, the applicant develops an employment plan and begins services.
Additional information
- These directives apply only to First Nations sites providing ODSP employment supports.
- Applicants may be referred to Employment Ontario or other community services where appropriate.
- Clients must report changes in circumstances that may affect ongoing eligibility.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports. 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 Disability Support Program employment supports?
Funding supports eligible people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and keep competitive employment. It also supports job placement, job retention, self-employment, and exceptional work-related disability supports, with maximum amounts set for some payments.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports program, you must:
Age 16 or older
Ontario resident
Eligible to work in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports?
Job development and placement
Job trials and work experiences
On-the-job training and apprenticeships
Job retention and advancement support
Self-employment support
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports?
You can contact Service Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports available?
The Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports is a Other Support