$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
Primary source Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance (2026) Verified 2026-03-26
OAP One-Time Interim Funding: Is It Still Available?
Ontario still lists OAP interim one-time funding, but it is invitation-only.
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OAP One-Time Interim Funding: Is It Still Available? Ontario still lists OAP interim one-time funding, but it is invitation-only. New registrants can still use Foundational Family Services. Ontario says you can apply only after the ministry sends you an invitation letter. Apply within the window stated in the letter. Each eligible child can renew once, for a maximum of two payments. The interim funding does not affect a family's position in the core clinical services queue. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/interim-one-time-funding-explained
Download English captions (WebVTT)Ontario still lists OAP interim one-time funding, but it is invitation-only. A short explainer with music and captions. 58 seconds.
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The FAO estimated $1.35 billion in annual OAP need at 2018-19 service levels for approximately 40,700 children in its 2020 report
Primary source Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (2020) Verified 2020-07-21
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children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system