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Local Grants
Operational support for local caregiver support programs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Open Date : September 4, 2026
- Closing date : October 16, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $7,500 in operational support for community-based programs that directly support family caregivers. Eligible activities include educational programming, transportation, meal assistance, respite care, emotional/financial/community support, and healthcare navigation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 4, 2026
- Closing date : October 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Educational programs for family caregivers.
- Transportation support for family caregivers.
- Meal assistance for family caregivers.
- Respite care services.
- Emotional, financial, and community support and healthcare navigation to other vital assistance.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities supporting family caregivers in their communities.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Canada.
- Applicants that are not registered Canadian charities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Advertising
- Professional sports groups or teams
- Endowment funds
- Fundraising campaigns or events
- Religious purposes, except secular programs open to all
- Event sponsorship
- Support for a specific individual, caregiver, or family
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (community-based organizations across the country).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened and assessed by CareMakers after submission.
- The review may include due diligence and a request for additional information or an interview.
- Applicants are notified by email if selected.
- All applicants receive an update after the review process is completed.
- Funding is paid to the grant recipient after award notification.
Additional information
- Single-year funding available annually.
- 2025 application portal open for 6 weeks (September 5 to October 17) and closes at 11:59 pm Mountain Standard Time.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Grants Program
What is the Local Grants?
Provides up to $7,500 in operational support for community-based programs that directly support family caregivers. Eligible activities include educational programming, transportation, meal assistance, respite care, emotional/financial/community support, and healthcare navigation.
How much funding can be received?
Local Grants Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 4, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Local Grants program?
To be eligible for the Local Grants program, you must:
Registered Canadian charity
Supports family caregivers locally
Capacity to deliver local work
What expenses are eligible under Local Grants?
Educational programs for family caregivers.
Transportation support for family caregivers.
Meal assistance for family caregivers.
Respite care services.
Emotional, financial, and community support and healthcare navigation to other vital assistance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Local Grants?
You can contact Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation (PCMF).
Where is the Local Grants available?
The Local Grants program is available the province of Quebec.