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Local Grants
Operational support for local caregiver support programs
Latest source updateLast Update: July 10, 2026Latest change: CareMakers added new FAQ and application guidance, including portal-only instructions, supporting documents, and updated Local Grants dates.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 10, 2026
Latest change: CareMakers added new FAQ and application guidance, including portal-only instructions, supporting documents, and updated Local Grants dates.
CareMakers grants page updated
The Grants & Funding page now includes expanded FAQ answers and a new video information session for applicants, with clearer guidance on who can apply, outside-Canada ineligibility, past recipients, and applying for more than one grant stream. It also adds process details that applications must be submitted online through the portal, supporting documents are required, staff meetings are not offered, and technical help is available at grants@benevity.com. The Local Grants intake window is now shown as opening September 4th and closing October 16th at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, compared with September 5th and October 17th before.
Funding available
$ 7,500
Deadline
October 16, 2026
Opened September 4, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Registered Canadian charities supporting family caregivers in their communities.
See full eligibility
Overview
CareMakers Local Grants provide $7,500 in single-year funding to registered Canadian charities that support family caregivers in communities across Canada. The program supports local programs offering educational programs, transportation, meal assistance, respite care, emotional, financial, and community support, and healthcare navigation to other vital assistance.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities supporting family caregivers in their communities.
- Past recipients of Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation grants.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Canada.
- Professional sports groups or teams.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Advertising
- Endowment funds
- Fundraising campaigns or events; sponsorship of an event
- Religious purposes, except secular programs provided by faith-based organizations that are open to any person regardless of their religious beliefs and without the requirement of a belief in a specific faith to receive services
- Support for a specific individual, caregiver, or family
How to apply
- Review the application guidelines and eligibility requirements.
- Complete the application through the online portal.
- Submit the application online; email applications are not permitted.
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
- The Local Grant application portal opens for 6 weeks from September 4, 2026 and closes on October 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Standard Time.
- Applicants may apply for more than one grant stream at a time, but they will only be awarded a grant under just one grant stream not both.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Grants Program
What is the Local Grants?
CareMakers Local Grants provide $7,500 in single-year funding to registered Canadian charities that support family caregivers in communities across Canada. The program supports local programs offering educational programs, transportation, meal assistance, respite care, emotional, financial, and community support, and healthcare navigation to other vital assistance.
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 supporting family caregivers at the community level
Has the capacity to develop or continue relevant work for care partners in the community
Past recipients of Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation grants may apply
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) by email at info@caremakers.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Local Grants available?
The Local Grants program is available the province of Quebec.