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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Income support and disability benefits for Ontarians
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,408
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Ontario income support and health benefits for people with disabilities. It also supports employment, self-employment, and disability-related work costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 : 1,408 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Income support for people with disabilities.
- Health benefits and disability-related supports.
- Employment supports for job placement, retention, advancement, and self-employment.
Documents Needed
- Completed application forms
- Proof of identity and date of birth
- Proof of income, assets, and shelter costs
- Proof of Ontario residency and status in Canada
- Medical forms completed by a health care professional, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People with disabilities in Ontario.
- People receiving or seeking ODSP income support.
- People seeking ODSP employment supports in First Nations sites.
Who is not eligible
- Tourists, visitors, and temporary residents.
- People incarcerated in a lawful place of confinement.
- People under 18 applying for income support in their own right.
- Ontario Works recipients for ODSP employment supports.
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses such as food and rent.
- Health-related costs, including prescription drugs and vision care.
- Employment-related items and costs, including child care and disability-related work expenses.
- Approved business expenses for self-employment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already covered by other public programs or private sources.
- Some educational programs and related costs funded through OSAP or the Education Act.
- Medical, dental, nursing treatment, and prescription drugs as employment supports.
- Home or vehicle purchases and structural workplace modifications.
- Wages for employees, gifts, entertainment, business losses, depreciation, and conferences as business expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario.
- First Nations sites in Ontario for employment supports.
- Employment supports delivery in Belleville, Cornwall, Halton, Hamilton–Niagara, Kingston–Pembroke, Muskoka–Kawarthas, Peel Region, Stratford–Bruce Peninsula, Timmins, and York is provided by Employment Ontario instead of ODSP.
Processing and Agreement
- Application and verification are reviewed for financial eligibility.
- Medical disability determination is completed when required.
- A written decision is issued to the applicant.
- Eligible applicants are contacted to plan next steps and first payment.
- Internal review is available for disputed decisions.
Additional information
- ODSP income support is adjusted annually in July.
- The Canada Disability Benefit is exempt as income for social assistance.
- Applicants may apply online, by phone, or in person.
- MyBenefits can be used to continue applications and report changes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). 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 (ODSP)?
Ontario income support and health benefits for people with disabilities. It also supports employment, self-employment, and disability-related work costs.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Funds up to $1,408 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) program, you must:
Age 18 or older.
Ontario resident.
Financial need and disability.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?
Income support for people with disabilities.
Health benefits and disability-related supports.
Employment supports for job placement, retention, advancement, and self-employment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at none or by phone at 1-888-999-1142.
Where is the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) available?
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a Other Support