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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
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Documents Needed
- Application form from the regional office
- Annual compliance statement
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 Other Support
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