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Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request
Financial support for children with learning difficulties
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Location
Estrie, Canada
Overview
Fondation de La Fontaine provides financial assistance to support children with learning difficulties and their families in Estrie. It funds specialized services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, orthopedagogy, and related material requested for the student.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Estrie
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
- Services for a child in difficulty of learning
- Specialized services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, or orthopedagogy
- Renewal of services for an additional school year for a child already receiving support
Documents Needed
- Collaboration agreement signed by the school worker and the parents
- Financial aid request letter
- Family situation form signed by the parents
- Parental contribution form signed by the parents
- Action plan or intervention plan
- Latest school report card
- Report from each professional involved with the student
- Latest federal tax assessment notices for each parent
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A school worker acting on behalf of a child in difficulty of learning
Who is not eligible
- Children schooled at home or attending a private school
- Young people attending a post-secondary institution
- Young people attending a school outside the listed school service centres
Eligible expenses
- Specialized services requested for the student: speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, orthopedagogy
- Specialized material requested for the student
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Acquisition of equipment related to administration
- Fundraising campaign
- Sponsorship
- Amateur and elite sports competitions
- Daycare, toy library
- Audio and video production
Eligible geographic areas
- Estrie
- Centre de services scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke
- Commission scolaire Eastern Townships
- Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Cantons
- Centre de services scolaire des Sommets
- Centre de services scolaire du Val-des-Cerfs
Selection criteria
- School success is compromised and the requested professional help can specifically contribute to it.
- The family’s financial resources are insufficient to access the requested professional or material help.
- The child is motivated and committed to the school path.
- The family can actively support the student’s school success.
- School staff are ready to collaborate fully with the Foundation and external professionals.
How to apply
- Complete the form below.
- Have the form filled out by the child’s school worker.
- Send the required documents through the form below.
Processing and Agreement
- The Foundation will find a specialized service provider in the requested discipline.
- The Foundation will put the school worker and the service provider in contact so they can coordinate the start of follow-up with the parents.
- The Foundation will handle and file the records with strict confidentiality.
- The Foundation will communicate relevant information to school workers and service providers about whether support is renewed or not.
Additional information
- New financial assistance requests can be submitted throughout the year.
- Any new request sent after June 15, 2026 will be processed in September 2026.
- Any new request accepted before April 1, 2026 is valid for the current school year only.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request Program
What is the Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request?
Fondation de La Fontaine provides financial assistance to support children with learning difficulties and their families in Estrie. It funds specialized services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, orthopedagogy, and related material requested for the student.
Who is eligible for the Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request program?
To be eligible for the Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request program, you must:
The student’s school success must be compromised.
The family must have limited financial resources.
The child must be motivated and engaged in school.
What expenses are eligible under Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request?
Services for a child in difficulty of learning
Specialized services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, or orthopedagogy
Renewal of services for an additional school year for a child already receiving support
Who can I contact for more information about the Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request?
You can contact Fondation de La Fontaine by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request available?
The Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request program is available across Canada.
Is the Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request?
Fondation de La Fontaine - Financial Assistance Request is funded by Fondation de La Fontaine