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Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability
Funding for national learning disability pilot projects
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 29, 2023
- Closing date : June 16, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2,000,000 per project to support a national pilot for Canadians with a learning disability. It funds multi-year projects that test new approaches in skills training, workplace inclusion, and employment support.
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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 : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 29, 2023
- Closing date : June 16, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
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
- Pilot projects to identify and address learning disabilities in foundational and transferable skills programming.
- Projects that integrate learning disability detection and supports into learning environments.
- Projects that help persons with learning disabilities prepare for, find, keep, or advance in jobs.
- Projects that support employers in making workplaces more inclusive and accessible.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited to apply.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- National projects must take place in 3 or more provinces or territories, or have national relevance.
Processing and Agreement
- Invited organizations submit a proposal for review.
- ESDC assesses proposals against the program objectives and eligibility requirements.
- Funding decisions are made by ESDC.
- Successful applicants are disclosed on the Proactive Disclosure page.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations may apply.
- Successful applicants will be disclosed on the Proactive Disclosure page.
- Organizations located and operating in Quebec should review M-30 authorization requirements before signing an agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability. 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 Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability?
This program provides up to $2,000,000 per project to support a national pilot for Canadians with a learning disability. It funds multi-year projects that test new approaches in skills training, workplace inclusion, and employment support.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 16, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability program, you must:
Invited organizations only
Not-for-profit or for-profit organizations
3+ years of skills training experience
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability?
Pilot projects to identify and address learning disabilities in foundational and transferable skills programming.
Projects that integrate learning disability detection and supports into learning environments.
Projects that help persons with learning disabilities prepare for, find, keep, or advance in jobs.
Projects that support employers in making workplaces more inclusive and accessible.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at ESDC.OF.REG-REG.FI.EDSC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability available?
The Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability program is available across Canada.