Passport Funding

What is Passport Funding?

The Passport funding program is a reimbursement program that helps adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario, 18 years of age and older, to access services and supports. The program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and is managed by Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) and regional Passport Agencies.

What can the funding be used for?

Passport Funding can be used for daily living activities and participation in the community such as classes, recreational programs, education, and person-directed planning. It can also be used to hire a support worker and for temporary respite to provide relief for caregivers. The ministry recently expanded the list of eligible expenses in response to COVID-19. See the full list here.

How do I apply?

If you think you may be eligible for Passport funding, please contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) for your area. Locate your local DSO here.

Locate Your Passport Agency by Area

Managing Passport Funding With MyDirectPlan

Anyone who has been approved for Passport funding can create a free MyDirectPlan account with tons of great features.

Submit expenses electronically for approval with regular status updates from the payment processing office
Submit expenses via your smart phone or tablet with our free mobile app
Keep track of your Passport funding budget and view used and remaining funds
Have all your workers review and approve their hours online
Manage both SSAH and Passport funding with multiple recipients in one account
Stay on top of your funding and personal finances with our budgeting tool
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Resources

How can I spend my funding?

To register for programs, supports and respite services across Ontario, visit

If you are interested in learning about Passport funding, you might be interested in these articles from ConnectABILITY.ca.

How to Spend and Track Passport Funding

Passport funding can be used to access community participation and activities of daily living. It can be used for caregivers to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities. Moreover it can be used to create personal life plans...
Exploring Funding Supports

Where do you find individual funding sources to assist someone who wants to access work, volunteer and recreational opportunities; yet additional support is needed?...
Funding: Thinking Outside the Box

Learn about Crowd-source funding, alternative funding sources and using your Passport funds. Presented by Connected Families Shared Learning...
Services and Benefits

There are a various funding options available from different levels of government and private organizations. They are available to families with children with special needs ranging from developmental support needs to physical/mobility needs...

Passport Funding

Locate Your Passport Agency by Area

Managing Passport Funding With MyDirectPlan

Submit expenses electronically for approval with regular status updates from the payment processing office

Submit expenses via your smart phone or tablet with our free mobile app

Keep track of your Passport funding budget and view used and remaining funds

Have all your workers review and approve their hours online

Manage both SSAH and Passport funding with multiple recipients in one account

Stay on top of your funding and personal finances with our budgeting tool

Expense attachments are supported in pdf, jpg, jpeg, gif, tif, and png forms

Resources

How to Spend and Track Passport Funding

Exploring Funding Supports

Funding: Thinking Outside the Box

Services and Benefits

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Important Changes to SSAH and Passport Guidelines – Effective April 1, 2023