Patient Assistance Grant

1. How do I apply?

Online applications will be accepted from healthcare providers on an ongoing basis by visiting apply.qe2foundation.ca 

REGISTER

Locate the QEII Patient Assistance Grant tile. Click More to review the grant criteria. Located on the top right of the page, select LOG IN (if you already have an account) or REGISTER to create a new account. Creating an account will allow you to save your progress as the application sections are completed until you are ready to submit the full application. This only takes a minute! Please use your Nova Scotia Health email address only. Any issues creating an account should be directed to the Grant Officer 902 334 1546 grants@qe2foundation.ca

EMAIL VERIFICATION (New Registrants)

Before applying, a verification email will be sent to the account email address. Remember, to be eligible, applicants must use their @nshealth.ca email when creating a new account. Click the button in the email to verify the email is correct to finish setting up the account.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Once your account has been verified, you will be able to start an online application. The application will require the following:

• Healthcare provider name, position and contact information
• Patient contact information
• Reason for the grant including general income information and area of care (do not include specific health information)
• Upload copies of receipts or quotes as backup for the application amount

2. What is the maximum amount of the grant per patient?

Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of $1,000 per patient, per year with a lifetime maximum of $2,000.

3. Who can apply?

Healthcare providers within Nova Scotia (with a @nshealth email address) are eligible to apply on behalf of a patient of the QEII Health Sciences Centre who is undergoing cancer treatment. Healthcare providers may include social worker, health services manager, physician, medical assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, therapist, counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist or patient navigator. Where possible, please co-ordinate your grant application with other members of your department.

4. What are the eligibility criteria for a patient to receive a grant under the QEII Patient Assistance Grant?

The QEII Foundation will not set any criteria for patient eligibility other than they are a cancer  patient requiring mental health services. We believe that as a healthcare provider, you best understand the needs of your patients. We only ask that you abide by the guidelines as the Foundation has a limited amount of funds available each year.

5. Who makes decisions on grant applications?

Grants will be reviewed and awarded by QEII Foundation staff and all information will be held in strict confidence. Please do not include any personal health information other than area of care. All applications which meet the criteria of the grant will be awarded until funds are exhausted for the year.

6. When will I be notified of the successful grant?

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed twice per month. All applicants will be notified via email shortly thereafter with the results of their application. Please add grants@qe2foundation.ca to your safe email list to ensure you receive the grant details.