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PEFSAD - Grant for home care services
Financial assistance for eligible home support services
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial assistance for eligible home support and respite services, with a maximum reduction of $4.00 per service hour plus an additional amount based on eligibility. It supports assistance personal services and respite activities for clients served by participating social economy home assistance enterprises.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home support services.
- Personal assistance services.
- Respite services.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals aged 18 and over.
- Clients receiving home support or respite services.
- People covered by the Quebec health insurance system.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible hourly home support services.
- Eligible hourly personal assistance services.
- Eligible hourly respite services.
Eligible geographic areas
- Beloeil and surrounding area.
- Alma and surrounding area.
- Rimouski and surrounding area.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit an information request through the participating organization’s contact form or by contacting the local EÉSAD.
- Step 2: Speak with an EÉSAD representative for a telephone consultation to validate needs and eligibility.
- Step 3: Complete a home visit so the organization can verify the information and finish the file.
- Step 4: Begin services once eligibility is confirmed.
Processing and Agreement
- Request information from the participating organization.
- Telephone consultation to confirm needs and eligibility.
- Home visit to validate information and complete the file.
- Services may start after eligibility is confirmed.
Additional information
- The number of places is limited.
- The subsidy is integrated with the PEFSAD program.
- It applies to services provided by recognized social economy home assistance enterprises.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PEFSAD - Grant for home care services Program
What is the PEFSAD - Grant for home care services?
This program offers financial assistance for eligible home support and respite services, with a maximum reduction of $4.00 per service hour plus an additional amount based on eligibility. It supports assistance personal services and respite activities for clients served by participating social economy home assistance enterprises.
Who is eligible for the PEFSAD - Grant for home care services program?
To be eligible for the PEFSAD - Grant for home care services program, you must:
18 years old or older.
Eligible home support service user.
Additional aid based on age or referral.
What expenses are eligible under PEFSAD - Grant for home care services?
Home support services.
Personal assistance services.
Respite services.
Where is the PEFSAD - Grant for home care services available?
The PEFSAD - Grant for home care services program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the PEFSAD - Grant for home care services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PEFSAD - Grant for home care services is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the PEFSAD - Grant for home care services?
PEFSAD - Grant for home care services is funded by Coopérative Aide Atout