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Opportunities Fund for Persons With Disabilities – Synopsis
When to Apply
Local and regional projects: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
National projects: Applications are accepted through a Call for Proposals process, which is run approximately every three years.
Through funding for organizations, the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities program helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment or self-employment.
The Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities program offers funding for local, regional, and national projects.
Funding for local and regional projects helps organizations create local or regional projects involving eligible activities. Through local and regional projects, recipient organizations deliver eligible activities to individuals.
Funding for national projects helps organizations create projects designed to provide and improve employment services and increase the labour market participation of people with disabilities across Canada. Through national projects, recipient organizations deliver eligible activities to individuals in various regions.
Who Can Apply
- Businesses
- Organizations (including not-for-profit)
- Individual people with disabilities
- Public health and educational institutions
- Band or tribal councils
- Municipal governments
How to Apply and More Information
Please contact Service Canada for information on where to apply in your area.
See also Opportunities Fund for People with Disabilities.
Other Funding Programs
For information on grant and contribution programs offered by HRSDC, Service Canada, and Labour, see Funding Programs.