Government Benefits

Provides financial assistance for eligible applicants whose primary residence does not have access to high-speed internet (a 50Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload service). The funding covers one-time costs for internet service providers to complete work that enables access to new or improved internet service.

Approved applicants will receive financial assistance of up to $1,000 total, including a maximum of $350 (HST included) for installation by a registered business.
See website for full details on activities that do and do not qualify for funding.

Note: Applicants must first receive pre-approval of the project prior to the start of any work, purchase of equipment, or any expenses being incurred for the project.

Provides funds to help income eligible households that have income up to $129,000 to switch from home heating oil to electric heat pump.

The Government of PEI has finalized agreements with the Government of Canada to deliver the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA) benefits through the Free Net Zero Program. To apply, visit the the Free Net Zero program website for Epekwitk / PEI residents.

The fund is provided up to 5,000 and a one-time payment of $250 from Natural Resources Canada if assessed eligible.

The covered costs include:

• Purchase and installation of an eligible heat pump
• Electrical upgrades that are required for the new heat pump
• Removal of the oil tank

Note: The funds details are different from the other provinces where the program is delivered from the Government of Canada.

• Dental care
• Eye and vision care
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Drugs and pharmacy products
• Mental health counselling
• Assistance with medical transportation to access medically necessary services

• Informing families about the help available for their child and how to access it
• Coordinating access to products, services and supports
• Providing funding when it is needed to make sure products, services and supports are accessed without delay

• Mobility aids
• Wheelchair ramps
• Addiction services
• Mental health services
• Specialized hearing aids
• Traditional healing services
• Services for children in care
• Assessments and screenings
• Transportation to appointments
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Long-term care for children with specialized needs
• Therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy)

• Personal support worker
• Social worker
• Specialized summer camps
• Respite care (individual or group)
• Specialized programs based on cultural beliefs and practices

• School supplies
• Tutoring services
• Specialized school transportation
• Teaching assistance
• Psycho-education assessments
• Assistive technologies

• Accessibility improvements
• Stair lifts
• Grab bars
• Ramps
• Walk in shower
• Hise rise toilet

• $35,000 or less: $10,000
• $35,001-$38,000: $8,400
• $38,001-$41,000: $6,800
• $41,001-$44,000: $5,200
• $44,0001-$47,000: $3,600
• $47,001-$50,000: $2,000

• Roof repairs
• Windows and doors
• Furnace
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Heating
• Structural or life safety repairs

• $35,000 or less: $4,000
• $35,001-$38,000: $3,600
• $38,001-$41,000: $3,200
• $41,001-$44,000: $2,800
• $44,0001-$47,000: $2,400
• $47,001-$50,000: $2,000

• $35,000 or less: $12,000
• $35,001-$38,000: $10,000
• $38,001-$41,000: $8,000
• $41,001-$44,000: $6,000
• $44,0001-$47,000: $4,000
• $47,001-$50,000: $2,000

• $35,000 or less: $16,000
• $35,001-$38,000: $13,200
• $38,001-$41,000: $10,400
• $41,001-$44,000: $7,600
• $44,0001-$47,000: $4,800
• $47,001-$50,000: $2,000