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Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils
Funding for specialized education programs
Offered by
Government of Ontario
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides additional funding to school boards for alternative educational programs for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils. It supports approved educational placements, specialist teaching, and related support services.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- School boards
- Directors of education acting for school boards
Eligible expenses
- Teacher and teacher-assistant staffing costs
- Intervener and orientation and mobility personnel costs
- Interpreter and transcriber costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Alternative educational programs for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils.
- Alternative placements such as resource/withdrawal settings and self-contained classes.
- Special education programs with specialist teaching and support services.
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain application forms
- Request the appropriate forms from the regional offices.
- Step 2: Prepare the request
- Complete the request for approval of funding for the alternative educational program.
- Step 3: Submit to the regional director
- Send the request to the Regional Director of Education.
- For a new program, submit by April 30 for September implementation or by October 31 for January implementation.
- For continuation of a program, submit by May 31 of the current school year.
Documents Needed
- Application form from the regional office
- Annual compliance statement
Selection criteria
- Alignment with ministry policy and guidelines.
- Use of qualified specialist teachers and support staff.
- Provision of required special education services and materials.
- Consultation with the appropriate provincial school or Centre Jules-Léger.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Regional Director of Education.
- Funding approval depends on meeting the memorandum requirements.
- The Ministry issues annual audits to verify continued compliance.
- School boards must submit an annual statement confirming the program still meets the requirements.
Additional information
- Application forms are available from the regional offices upon request.
- School boards must submit an annual statement confirming compliance with the memorandum.
- The Ministry conducts random annual audits.
Official sources
Program guide
Policy/Program Memorandum 76C
Frequently Asked Questions about the Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils Program
What is the Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils?
This program provides additional funding to school boards for alternative educational programs for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils. It supports approved educational placements, specialist teaching, and related support services.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils program?
To be eligible for the Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils program, you must:
Serves deaf, blind, or deaf-blind pupils
Recognized by the Ministry
Meets specialist teaching requirements
What expenses are eligible under Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils?
Teacher and teacher-assistant staffing costs
Intervener and orientation and mobility personnel costs
Interpreter and transcriber costs
Where is the Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils available?
The Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils?
Policy/Program Memorandum 76C: Alternative educational programs and services for deaf, blind, and deaf-blind exceptional pupils is funded by Government of Ontario