The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services of Ontario is offering a funding opportunity to help build workforce capacity within the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The fourth round of funding through the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund is now open for applications.
This fund provides 24-month grants to support capacity-building activities and projects led by children’s service providers who deliver core clinical services in the OAP. Details about the Fund and how to apply can be found on the government’s website.
Several important updates have been made for this round of funding, including:
Applications for the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund are due by December 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST. Eligible registrants may wish to consider applying. There may also be opportunities for organizations to partner with a children’s service provider as the lead organization.
To help potential applicants better understand the funding opportunity, the Ministry will be hosting several information sessions:
Questions and answers from these sessions will be shared afterward.
For full details on the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund, including eligibility and how to apply, please visit the government's website. If you have questions or need further information, you can reach the ministry directly at [email protected].