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Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia
Partial funding for hereditary ataxia support needs
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program provides partial financial support for people with hereditary ataxia. It funds technical aids, adaptations, services, and equipment, with support of up to $5,000 per approved request.
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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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
- Purchase of technical aids, adaptations, services, or equipment for people with hereditary ataxia.
- Projects that improve overall well-being and daily living conditions.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Medical letter confirming the ataxia diagnosis
- Project quote or cost estimate
- Motivation letter
- Photo of the applicant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People with hereditary ataxia.
Who is not eligible
- People seeking support for travel, vacations, or conferences.
- Requests for hyperbaric chambers or experimental treatments abroad.
- Requests for items or services covered by public funding, insurance, or other sources.
Eligible expenses
- Technical aids, adaptations, services, and equipment.
- Examples include mobility aids, home smart adaptations, and physiotherapy.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel, vacations, and conferences.
- Hyperbaric chambers and other special equipment without scientific consensus.
- Potentially harmful treatments, including experimental treatments abroad.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after all required information is received.
- The file is assessed and a decision letter is sent with acceptance or refusal.
- If approved, a fundraising page may be created online.
- Ataxie Canada pays the supplier once funds are collected.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia. 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 support program for people with hereditary ataxia?
This program provides partial financial support for people with hereditary ataxia. It funds technical aids, adaptations, services, and equipment, with support of up to $5,000 per approved request.
How much funding can be received?
Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Person with hereditary ataxia.
Project aligned with the mission.
Needs not covered elsewhere.
What expenses are eligible under Financial support program for people with hereditary ataxia?
Purchase of technical aids, adaptations, services, or equipment for people with hereditary ataxia.
Projects that improve overall well-being and daily living conditions.
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 the province of Quebec.
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