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Local Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Local Grants Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Local Grants?

You can contact Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.

Q: Where is the Local Grants available?

The Local Grants program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Local Grants?

Local Grants is funded by Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation

Last Update: February 18, 2026

QC, Canada

Operational support for local caregiver support programs

Grant and Funding

Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,500 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 7,500

Development of a community support program for family caregivers in Montreal

Eligibility

Applicant is a registered Canadian charity.
Provides community-level support to family caregivers.
Has capacity to develop or continue relevant work for care partners in the community.

Who is eligible?

Registered Canadian charities supporting family caregivers in their communities.

Who is not eligible

Organizations that are not registered charities in Canada

Eligible geographic areas

Canada (community-based organizations across the country).

How to apply

Check eligibility

Confirm your organization is a registered Canadian charity
Ensure you provide community-level support to caregivers
Confirm your work is relevant to multiple community care partners

Define funded activities

Identify the local programs/resources the grant will support (e.g., education programs, transportation, meal support, respite care, emotional/financial/community support, navigation to health care and other services)
Prepare a clear description of the operational support your organization will provide to caregivers

Submit the application

Submit your application during the intake period (September 5 to October 17, 2025)
Ensure it is sent by 11:59 PM Mountain Time on the deadline date

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Local Grants. 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.