#FinancialFridays: Passport Program

June 6, 2025 by Kristy Andre

The Passport Program is for adults in Ontario who have developmental disabilities. It helps cover the cost of participating in recreational and community activities that promote independence and quality of life.

Eligible adults receive at least $5,500 per year in funding.

Learn more: passportfunding.ca

What Can You Use the Funding For?

Community Participation and Daily Living

Programs and classes that help build life skills, like:
- Literacy, cooking, managing money, computer skills
- Support with personal care needs
Taking part in community activities and events, including:
- Recreation programs, club memberships, festivals, museums
- Tickets for live events
Employment-related supports:
- Resume writing, job coaching, skills training
- Transportation for employment
Hiring a support worker to help with daily living and community involvement

Caregiver Respite

Temporary support to give your primary caregiver a break

Person-Directed Planning

Creating a personal plan focused on your goals, strengths, and support needs

Administration

Coverage for certain employer-related or administrative costs

Technology

Technology items and services such as:
- Laptops, cell phones and plans, internet service, printers

Supplies and Equipment

Items to support social, leisure, and cultural participation
Sensory tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), maintenance, or repair of equipment

How the Program Works

The Passport Program is a reimbursement program.

You pay for the item or activity first, and then submit for reimbursement. Before you buy anything, check with your Passport contact to make sure it qualifies. If it doesn’t, you can still go ahead—but you’ll need to cover the cost yourself.