Role of L’Appui for Caregivers in the funding ecosystem
L’Appui for Caregivers is a Québec-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the living conditions of people who provide care to an adult, whether a relative or a friend. Beyond offering information, referral and awareness activities, L’Appui plays a structuring role in the funding ecosystem by channeling financial resources to community organizations and partners that design and deliver services for caregivers in all regions of Québec.
Through different funding envelopes and calls for projects, L’Appui supports initiatives such as respite services, psychosocial support, training, information sessions and tools tailored to the needs of caregivers. The organization typically enters into agreements with local or regional organizations, thereby strengthening a territorial network of services rather than providing all services directly.
General orientation of funding and eligible audiences
The financial assistance managed by L’Appui targets projects that directly benefit caregivers of adults – for example caregivers of seniors, people living with loss of autonomy, or adults with chronic illness or disability. Supported organizations are usually non-profits and community groups that can demonstrate concrete impact for caregivers, collaboration with local partners and capacity to sustain the services over time.
While each call for projects may specify its own criteria, L’Appui generally encourages initiatives that improve access to services, prevent caregiver exhaustion, promote recognition of caregivers’ roles and adapt support to diverse socio-cultural contexts and regions.
Governance, partnerships and impact
L’Appui works in close collaboration with regional and local partners, public institutions and community organizations. By combining its funding role with expertise on caregiver issues, it helps coordinate efforts across Québec and reduce service gaps. The projects supported contribute to a more coherent and accessible continuum of services, from information and helplines to specialized psychosocial interventions and respite measures.
The organization reports on its activities and funded projects through public communications and online information, allowing caregivers, professionals and partner organizations to better understand the types of initiatives it prioritizes and the overall impact of its financial support.