Employment and Social Development Canada · Contribution program
Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Issues - Contribution
The objectives of the Program are to: support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges; develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation by not-for-profit organizations, partnerships, coalitions) that mobilize community assets and develop capacities and resources for action.
- Total value
- $3M
- Agreements
- 5
- Oct 2016 to Dec 2017
- Median agreement
- $286K
- Typical range
- $153K–$1M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian National Institute of the Blind | 1 | $1.5M |
| BC Libraries Cooperative | 1 | $1M |
| National Indian Brotherhood | 1 | $286K |
| Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability | 1 | $153K |
| DisAbled Women's Network Canada | 1 | $60K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | $439K |
| 2017 | 3 | $2.6M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 3 | $1.9M |
| British Columbia | 1 | $1M |
| Quebec | 1 | $60K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not stated by the department | 5 | $3M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Canadian National Institute of the Blind | Production and Distribution of Alternate Format Materials for Canadians with Print DisabilitiesContribution | $1,500,000 |
| Dec 2017 | BC Libraries Cooperative | Expansion of the National Network for Equitable Library ServiceContribution | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 2017 | DisAbled Women's Network Canada | Beyond the UNCRPD: An Analysis of Key Issues Facing Canadian Women and Girls with DisabilitiesContribution | $60,000 |
| Dec 2016 | National Indian Brotherhood | First Nations Engagement on planned Government of Canada (GoC) Federal Accessibility LegislationContribution | $286,432 |
| Oct 2016 | Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability | Community Inclusion for Individuals with a Disability through Recreation, PA and SportContribution | $152,533 |