Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 57
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for eligible individuals who need domiciliary care and cannot cover the cost. It supports subsidized residency in domiciliary hostels, with a maximum rate of $57.00 per day per client effective April 2024.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 57 $
- Minimum amount : 57 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Cornwall
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Subsidized placement in a domiciliary hostel
- Support for residents needing daily living supervision and domiciliary care
Documents Needed
- Domiciliary Application Form Part 1
- Consent to Disclose and Verify Information Form
- General Consent
- Supporting financial and medical documents
- Residency Agreement and Rights and Responsibilities forms
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Adults aged 18 and over
- Seniors aged 60 and over
- People needing domiciliary care
- People with mental health, physical, developmental, or frailty-related needs
Who is not eligible
- People eligible for long-term care
- Applicants whose income is above the subsidized budget requirement
- Applicants whose assets exceed the limit
Eligible expenses
- Daily domiciliary hostel subsidy payments
- Resident accommodation and care costs covered through the program
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- First and last month’s rent charged to the resident
- Additional provider fees, including RHRA fees and pharmaceutical expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cornwall
- United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Selection criteria
- Medical need
- Financial need
- Appropriateness of placement
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the provider or case manager
- Reach out to complete the assessment and start the intake process.
- Submit correspondence by email or fax if requested.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out the Domiciliary Application Form Part 1.
- Provide the required consents and supporting documents.
- Step 3: Review and waitlist placement
- The case manager reviews the file and supporting documents.
- If eligible, the applicant is added to the waitlist queue.
- Step 4: Receive the decision
- A notice of decision is issued to the applicant and relevant parties.
- If approved, the placement proceeds when subsidy capacity is available.
Processing and Agreement
- Application and supporting documents are reviewed by the Case Manager.
- Eligibility is assessed for initial or ongoing subsidy approval.
- A notice of decision is issued to the applicant, provider, and any consented third party.
- Applications are placed on a waitlist and appointments depend on budget availability.
- Biennial reviews are completed every 24 months.
Additional information
- The program is discretionary and subject to available budget support.
- Eligible residents are added to a waitlist queue.
- Annual income tax filing must be provided to the case manager.
- Changes in income must be reported immediately.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Domiciliary Hostel Program Program
What is the Domiciliary Hostel Program?
This program provides financial assistance for eligible individuals who need domiciliary care and cannot cover the cost. It supports subsidized residency in domiciliary hostels, with a maximum rate of $57.00 per day per client effective April 2024.
How much funding can be received?
Domiciliary Hostel Program Funds up to $57 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Domiciliary Hostel Program program?
To be eligible for the Domiciliary Hostel Program program, you must:
Age 18+ or senior 60+
Needs supervision in daily living
Meets medical and financial need
What expenses are eligible under Domiciliary Hostel Program?
Subsidized placement in a domiciliary hostel
Support for residents needing daily living supervision and domiciliary care
Who can I contact for more information about the Domiciliary Hostel Program?
You can contact City of Cornwall by email at humanservices@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-933-6282.
Where is the Domiciliary Hostel Program available?
The Domiciliary Hostel Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Domiciliary Hostel Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Domiciliary Hostel Program is a Grant and Funding