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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Emergency respite funding supports individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. It helps cover a specific, time-limited need related to respite services, with a maximum amount not stated in the source.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 70,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency respite support for an unexpected family situation
- Short-term respite services to help maintain the beneficiary in the community
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Revenu Québec income tax return for all pages
- Proof of efforts with government and community organizations
- Service quotation related to the request
- Diagnostic confirmation from CISSSMO or another competent authority
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families of people with an intellectual disability or autism
- Applicants located in the FRAS service area
Who is not eligible
- Requests for recurring services
- Applicants outside the FRAS service area
Eligible expenses
- Costs for the respite service requested in the application.
- Fees related to the specific service provider selected for the respite need.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recurring services or recurring support requests
- Any use of funds outside the approved request
Eligible geographic areas
- Jardins-Roussillon
- Vaudreuil-Soulanges
- Suroît
- Haut-Saint-Laurent
- Akwesasne
- Kahnawake
Processing and Agreement
- The file is not reviewed until all required documents are submitted.
- The foundation reviews the request once the file is complete.
- Support is only granted if the request is accepted by the foundation.
- Any approved amount is tied to the submitted service and supporting invoice.
Additional information
- The aid must be used only for the approved purpose.
- Any unused amount must be returned to the foundation.
- No file review begins until all supporting documents are received.
- A false declaration may affect future funding requests.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial aid - respite Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial aid - respite. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Financial aid - respite?
Emergency respite funding supports individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. It helps cover a specific, time-limited need related to respite services, with a maximum amount not stated in the source.
Who is eligible for the Financial aid - respite program?
To be eligible for the Financial aid - respite program, you must:
Beneficiary with intellectual disability or autism.
Household income of $70,000 or less.
Must be last-resort urgent support.
What expenses are eligible under Financial aid - respite?
Emergency respite support for an unexpected family situation
Short-term respite services to help maintain the beneficiary in the community
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial aid - respite?
You can contact FRAS by email at info@lafras.com or by phone at 450-371-4816.
Where is the Financial aid - respite available?
The Financial aid - respite program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Financial aid - respite a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial aid - respite is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Financial aid - respite?
Financial aid - respite is funded by FRAS