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Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia
Partial support for hereditary ataxia needs
Offered by
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Ataxie Canada’s financial support program offers partial funding to people with hereditary ataxia across Canada to improve overall well-being. It supports technical aids, adaptations, services, and equipment, including a smart drive, a specialized wheelchair, or physiotherapy.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects of varying sizes for technical aids, adaptations, services, or equipment
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Medical letter confirming a familial ataxia diagnosis and the benefits of the project
- Project quote, and if needed a letter from the government, an insurance company, or a health specialist showing that no amount is covered in whole or in part
- Motivation letter explaining why you should receive this support
- Photo of the applicant and consent to publish your information online
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People with hereditary ataxia
Eligible expenses
- Technical aids, adaptations, services, and equipment, such as smartdrive, a specialized wheelchair, home smart adaptations, and physiotherapy
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel, vacations, and conferences
- Special equipment without scientific consensus, such as hyperbaric chambers
- Potentially harmful treatments, such as experimental treatments abroad
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the organization’s mission.
- Need and expected impact on quality of life.
- Urgency of the request.
- Frequency of use of the requested aid or service.
How to apply
- Complete the application form.
- Provide the supporting documents.
- Your file is reviewed.
- You receive a letter confirming acceptance or refusal.
- If accepted, a fundraising page is posted online if you want a public campaign.
- Ataxie Canada pays the supplier once the donations are collected on its platform and the additional funds come from your treasury.
Processing and Agreement
- The file is reviewed.
- A letter confirms acceptance or refusal.
- If accepted, a fundraising page is posted online if you want a public campaign.
- Ataxie Canada pays the supplier once the donations are collected on its platform and the additional funds come from your treasury.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed fairly and individually.
- Approved projects can be promoted on the organization’s fundraising platform.
- Donors receive a tax receipt for gifts over $20.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia Program
What is the Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia?
Ataxie Canada’s financial support program offers partial funding to people with hereditary ataxia across Canada to improve overall well-being. It supports technical aids, adaptations, services, and equipment, including a smart drive, a specialized wheelchair, or physiotherapy.
How much funding can be received?
Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia program?
To be eligible for the Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia program, you must:
People with hereditary ataxia
Requests aligned with Ataxie Canada's mission
Items or services not covered by other sources
What expenses are eligible under Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia?
Projects of varying sizes for technical aids, adaptations, services, or equipment
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia?
You can contact Ataxia Canada by email at ataxie@lacaf.org or by phone at 514 321-8684.
Where is the Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia available?
The Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia program is available across Canada.
Is the Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia is a Grant and Funding