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Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD)
Hourly support for domestic help services
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 4 - $ 26
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Lanaudière, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program reduces the hourly cost of domestic help services provided by recognized social economy enterprises. It supports light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, grocery accompaniment, and related home support services.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 26 $
- Minimum amount : 4 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Lanaudière
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Light and heavy housekeeping.
- Laundry and ironing.
- Meal preparation.
- Shopping and grocery or pharmacy accompaniment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals aged 18 and over.
- Residents of Quebec.
- Clients of recognized social economy domestic help enterprises.
Who is not eligible
- People already receiving domestic help compensation from another public or private plan.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Meal preparation for special diets, such as gluten-free or nut-free diets.
- Services already covered by another public or private domestic help compensation plan.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- RAMQ reviews the request after it is transmitted by the domestic help enterprise.
- The applicant and the enterprise are informed of the aid granted.
- A review of the decision can be requested.
Additional information
- Some services may not be offered by every provider.
- A revision request can be made if RAMQ issues an unfavorable decision.
- The amount of assistance can vary based on age, income, and family situation.
- An online estimator is available to approximate the assistance amount.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD). 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 Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD)?
The program reduces the hourly cost of domestic help services provided by recognized social economy enterprises. It supports light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, grocery accompaniment, and related home support services.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD) Funds up to $26 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD) program?
To be eligible for the Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD) program, you must:
Quebec health insurance coverage
Age 18 or older
Recognized provider required
What expenses are eligible under Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD)?
Light and heavy housekeeping.
Laundry and ironing.
Meal preparation.
Shopping and grocery or pharmacy accompaniment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD)?
You can contact So Much Better At Home by email at none or by phone at 1 888 594-5155.
Where is the Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD) available?
The Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD) program is available Lanaudière, Quebec.
Is the Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Exemption Program for Domestic Help Services (PEFSAD) is a Grant and Funding