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Financial Relief Program
Support for autism program fees
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 2, 2026Latest change: The Financial Relief Program now shows a new application timeline, expanded application instructions, updated subsidy terms, and clarified program types.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 2, 2026
Latest change: The Financial Relief Program now shows a new application timeline, expanded application instructions, updated subsidy terms, and clarified program types.
Financial Relief Program update
The Financial Relief Program page now includes an explicit application timeline and review window, along with expanded instructions for applying online, by mail, or by phone. It also adds new prep items and a document checklist for applicants. The page now states updated subsidy terms, including direct fee credit use, one-time use, and restrictions on transfer or carryover. Supported program types were also narrowed and clarified to ABA Classroom levels and Summer Camp Respite.
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Parent, legal guardian, or caregiver of a client who meets all the eligibility criteria.
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Overview
Financial Relief Program helps families with limited financial resources access autism services through subsidies for clients registered in the Ontario Autism Program. Funding can be applied directly to ABA Classroom Level 1 or Level 2 program fees and to two weeks of Summer Camp.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- ABA Classroom Level 1: Getting Ready for Group
- ABA Classroom Level 2: Learning Classroom Routines
- Summer Camp Respite, including non-funded respite options (Quest camp), for up to 2 weeks of camp
Documents Needed
- 2023 or 2024 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment for each adult household contributor that shows net income (line 23600)
- 2023 or 2024 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Notice Statement that provides net family income
- Two most recent paystubs for each income earner in the household
- Ontario Autism Program funding statement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parent, legal guardian, or caregiver of a client who meets all the eligibility criteria.
Who is not eligible
- Clients who have received a GCA subsidy in the past may not re-apply.
Eligible expenses
- ABA Classroom Level 1 or Level 2 program fees
- Two weeks of Summer Camp
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- The subsidy cannot be applied to another program.
- The subsidy cannot be carried over to the following service year.
- The subsidy cannot be transferred to another individual or household member.
- The subsidy cannot be redeemed for cash.
Selection criteria
- Eligible applications are assessed based on relative financial need.
- Financial need is determined by household income, household circumstances, amount of government support received through the Ontario Autism Program, and any extenuating family or financial circumstances.
How to apply
- Review eligibility requirements and prepare your application.
- Clinical intake should be completed before submitting an application.
- Submit your application online, by phone, or by email during the application period: November 13th to 31st, 2025.
- To apply by mail, print the paper-based application form and send the completed form with copies of the required documentation by email or mail.
- To apply by phone, contact the Coordinator to set up a phone call to complete the application form.
Processing and Agreement
- After submitting the application, applicants receive a submission confirmation email.
- The GCA Subsidy Coordinator reviews applications for eligibility and verifies documentation on a rolling basis.
- Applicants may be contacted for additional information or support to complete the application.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by an adjudication panel after the application period closes, and the review and decision-making process can take 8 to 10 weeks.
- Approved applicants have 2 weeks from the date of notification to review and sign the subsidy contract and complete the enrollment and disbursement plan.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Relief Program Program
What is the Financial Relief Program?
Financial Relief Program helps families with limited financial resources access autism services through subsidies for clients registered in the Ontario Autism Program. Funding can be applied directly to ABA Classroom Level 1 or Level 2 program fees and to two weeks of Summer Camp.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Relief Program Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial Relief Program program?
To be eligible for the Financial Relief Program program, you must:
Current school year projects.
Projects in public schools.
Projects linked to at least two disciplines.
What expenses are eligible under Financial Relief Program?
ABA Classroom Level 1: Getting Ready for Group
ABA Classroom Level 2: Learning Classroom Routines
Summer Camp Respite, including non-funded respite options (Quest camp), for up to 2 weeks of camp
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Relief Program?
You can contact Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA) by email at subsidy@autism.net or by phone at 416-322-7877 ext 332.
Where is the Financial Relief Program available?
The Financial Relief Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Financial Relief Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Relief Program is a Grant and Funding