Expression of Interest for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams
The Government of Ontario announced funding for the creation or expansion of 18 primary care teams. The Ministry of Health and Ontario Health have posted a call for Expressions of Interest for those who wish to create or expand a team.
Eligibility
- All physicians, regardless of current practise model, are encouraged to apply. This includes those not currently affiliated with an Interprofessional Primary Care Team.
Application Process
- Access the required Expression of Interest documents on the Ontario Health website in English or French.
- Make a convincing case with detail demonstrating the needs and effectiveness of proposed programs and services.
- *NEW* Budget template available upon request.
- Collect documentation to support the application, as noted within the Expression of Interest document.
- Submissions should be sent to the relevant Ontario Health Region contacts (below) by email by June 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm (EDT).
- It is anticipated that successful applicants will be announced in the Fall of 2023.
Tips for Submission
- *NEW* View a recording of Ontario Health's Webinar on completing the Expression of Interest template
- *NEW* Review the Ontario Health 'Completing the Expression of Interest Form' Webinar Deck
- When submitting your application, the subject of your email should follow the following format to ensure the submission is reviewed by the correct OH contacts - 'Organization name: IPC EOI Application Submission'.
- It must be clearly outlined within the text of the application how any supporting document is linked to the application.
- Endorsement letters must be signed – if they are not signed, they will not be considered.
- If you are unsure which region you are in, you can use the following OH tool, available in English or French, which allows you to search your OH region.
- All applications that are partnered with a single OHT are encouraged to apply under one application for that OHT.
- If you are not partnered with an OHT, please provide a rationale as to why, including the unique challenges/needs of your region.
- Include the total budget ask in the application to allow for dialogue following the submission of the application; partial applications may be considered.
Available Support
- Ontario Health will provide support to those who want to apply but may lack resources.
- If you require assistance preparing or submitting applications, you can access assistance through the appropriate regional contact below.
- Applicants are also encouraged to access support from OHTs and other family physician groups, FHTs and CHCs in your community.
OH regional contact for submission
Toronto: [email protected]
East: [email protected]
West: [email protected]
Central: [email protected]
North East: [email protected]
North West: [email protected]
Please send questions or comments to [email protected].
Updated June 2, 2023.