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Long-term Care Program
Financial support for long-term care costs
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,236
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec
Overview
Provides financial support for eligible Veterans needing long-term care. It helps cover the cost of 24-hour care, including community and contract bed placements.
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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
- Maximum amount : 1,236 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Admission to a long-term care facility.
- Short-term respite nursing home care.
- Long-term 24-hour nursing care.
- Placement in a community bed or contract bed.
Documents Needed
- Completed Long Term Care Support application form (VAC 1503).
- Proof of identity.
- Legal representative document, if applicable.
- Consent form for Canada Revenue Agency income information, if applicable.
- Facility information, if you are already in care.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Veterans with long-term care needs.
- Veterans with low income.
- Veterans with a service-related disability.
Who is not eligible
- People not admitted to a long-term care facility.
- Applicants seeking assisted living or retirement home support under this program.
Eligible expenses
- Long-term care accommodation and meals.
- Care costs in community beds or contract beds.
- Costs for eligible transfers between care facilities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Private room charges.
- Semi-private room charges.
- Supplementary services such as cable television.
- Other extra services not included in standard accommodation and meals.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- All Canadian provinces and territories
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission.
- Eligibility and income-related information are assessed.
- Approval is needed before financial support is paid.
- Applicants may be contacted for follow-up by phone.
- Payments are made based on the approved care arrangement.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted online through My VAC Account.
- A paper application package is also available by mail.
- Legal representatives must include proof of authority if not previously provided.
- Veterans Affairs Canada may contact applicants by phone after submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Long-term Care Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Long-term Care Program. 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 Long-term Care Program?
Provides financial support for eligible Veterans needing long-term care. It helps cover the cost of 24-hour care, including community and contract bed placements.
How much funding can be received?
Long-term Care Program Funds up to $1,236 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Long-term Care Program program?
To be eligible for the Long-term Care Program program, you must:
Admitted to long-term care
Canadian Armed Forces service
Low income or disability-related need
What expenses are eligible under Long-term Care Program?
Admission to a long-term care facility.
Short-term respite nursing home care.
Long-term 24-hour nursing care.
Placement in a community bed or contract bed.
Who can I contact for more information about the Long-term Care Program?
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Where is the Long-term Care Program available?
The Long-term Care Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Long-term Care Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Long-term Care Program is a Grant and Funding