Animal Welfare Organizations Grant
The Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is looking to fund innovative projects that fulfill our Vision:
"That animals be well-cared for, are treated with respect, and that an enlightened ethic of animal care be fostered."
Our mission is to improve the lives of animals by effecting a change in the Canadian mindset and culture to place a priority on respect for the needs (physical, psychological, and behavioural) of all animals kept by people for research, education, agriculture, and companionship, and to reduce harms to wildlife caused by human activity.
The AWFC has a limited amount of funds to award to multiple Animal Welfare Organizations (AWOs) for projects that align with the AWFC’s strategic direction. All AWO applicants must be a registered Canadian charity or non-profit organization. To ensure your organization qualifies as a registered charity or non-profit organization, please review this Government of Canada link here. You can see past granted projects here.
How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit a Project Eligibility Proposal using an online form no later than September 30th. All applicants will be notified by mid-October if they have been selected for the short list.
Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to submit a Full Project Proposal by November 15th. The application form will be emailed to applicants at that time. Applicants will be notified of the Board’s funding decisions by the end of December, with cheques being mailed in January of the new year.
Learn more about the application process by watching the video:
Still have questions? Review our Frequently Asked Questions about the Project Eligibility Proposal and the Full Project Proposal.
The AWFC DOES NOT fund the following items:
- For-profit organizations
- Fundraising events
- Bursaries and scholarships
- Projects that have been completed prior to this application
- Veterinary or direct animal care expenses, including spay and neuter and transport costs, unless part of a research, education, or public outreach project
- Capital campaigns/expenses or building/shelter infrastructure costs, including items such as kennels and enrichment for animals, except as part of a research, education, or public outreach project
- Financing costs (debt retirement or reserves, mortgage pay-downs)
If your project requests funds for any of the items above, it won’t be considered for the grant. If you are unsure about whether to submit a project proposal that includes the following due to your particular situation, please email your questions to grant@awfc.ca and we will let you know if it qualifies.