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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 13,779
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Matane, Quebec
Overview
Annual tax-free support of up to $13,779.63 helps veterans cover home care costs. It funds services such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, personal care, nutrition, transportation, health support, and home adaptations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 13,779 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Matane
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Support to remain independent at home
- Home care services for daily living support
- Mental health-related home support services
- Care in community or long-term care settings where eligible
Documents Needed
- Veterans Independence Program application form
- Initial mental health questionnaire, if applying for a service-related mental health condition
- Follow-up mental health questionnaire, if continuing after the first 12 months
- Proof of identity for first-time applicants and any first-time family member
- Supporting healthcare assessment, if requested or applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Veterans
- Primary caregivers
- Survivors
- Some eligible civilians and allied veterans
Who is not eligible
- People living outside Canada
- Survivors whose veteran was already receiving VIP services must apply under the primary caregiver stream instead
Eligible expenses
- Housekeeping and grounds maintenance services
- Meal delivery or other nutrition-related support
- Personal care and professional health support services
- Transportation for social or community activities
- Home adaptations for the principal residence
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and may require additional information.
- If approved, benefits are set for a one-year period and may be reassessed.
- For provider claims, Medavie Blue Cross processes payment and may audit claims.
- Claim decisions can be reviewed, then reconsidered by VAC if requested.
Additional information
- Annual funding is tax-free.
- The program works alongside other federal, provincial, or municipal programs.
- Benefits are generally approved for 12 months and then reassessed for mental health-related applications.
- Applicants may choose their own service provider, subject to provincial or territorial regulation for some healthcare services.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Veterans Independence Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Veterans Independence 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 Veterans Independence Program?
Annual tax-free support of up to $13,779.63 helps veterans cover home care costs. It funds services such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, personal care, nutrition, transportation, health support, and home adaptations.
How much funding can be received?
Veterans Independence Program Funds up to $13,779 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Veterans Independence Program program?
To be eligible for the Veterans Independence Program program, you must:
Needs home care services
Meets VAC eligibility category
Lives in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Veterans Independence Program?
Support to remain independent at home
Home care services for daily living support
Mental health-related home support services
Care in community or long-term care settings where eligible
Who can I contact for more information about the Veterans Independence Program?
You can contact Medavie Blue Cross by email at none or by phone at 1-866-522-2122.
Where is the Veterans Independence Program available?
The Veterans Independence Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Veterans Independence Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Veterans Independence Program is a Grant and Funding