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Financial Relief Program
Financial relief for autism service fees
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial relief to help families access autism services when resources are limited. Subsidies are applied directly to program fees for eligible ABA and summer camp options, with support amounts ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 for the 2025/26 service year.
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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
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montréal
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interdisciplinary school projects with cultural partners.
- Projects linked to at least two school disciplines.
- Projects carried out during class time.
Documents Needed
- Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Benefit statement
- Two most recent pay stubs, if available
- Ontario Autism Program funding statement, if available
- Proof of address or OAP number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public schools.
- Arts or culture organizations.
- Writers.
Who is not eligible
- Projects already supported by another Quebec cultural or education program.
- Projects based only on technique or theory without cultural reference.
- One-off workshops, conferences, or shows without active student participation.
- Fundraising activities.
- Events replacing a feasible school outing.
Eligible expenses
- Honoraria for cultural partners.
- Travel and stay expenses.
- Specialized materials, equipment rental, and books.
- School administration and preparation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Field trip costs.
- Shows or performances at school or in a professional venue.
- Permanent equipment purchases.
- Teacher and cultural partner training costs.
- Operating costs of cultural organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee.
- Decisions are announced in December 2025.
- When the result is known, a service contract must be signed between the school authority and the cultural partner.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Relief Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial Relief Program. 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 Relief Program?
This program provides financial relief to help families access autism services when resources are limited. Subsidies are applied directly to program fees for eligible ABA and summer camp options, with support amounts ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 for the 2025/26 service year.
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:
Public school projects.
Current school year projects.
Cultural partner involved.
What expenses are eligible under Financial Relief Program?
Interdisciplinary school projects with cultural partners.
Projects linked to at least two school disciplines.
Projects carried out during class time.
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 Montréal, Ontario.
Is the Financial Relief Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Relief Program is a Grant and Funding