Deadline: 30-Sep-21
The Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (AWFC) is looking to fund innovative projects in Animal Welfare Organization Grants with the vision of animals be well-cared for, are treated with respect, and that an enlightened ethic of animal care be fostered.
AWFC 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 funds innovative educational, research and public outreach/awareness initiatives.
Funding Information
- The AWFC has approximately $45,000 this year to award to Animal Welfare Organizations (AWOs) for projects that align with the AWFC’s strategic direction
Eligibility Criteria
- All AWO applicants must be a registered Canadian charity or non-profit organization.
AWFC does not Fund
- For-profit organizations
- Fundraising events
- Bursaries and scholarships using this grant application process; Contact them directly if you are an organization interested in offering a bursary or scholarship in partnership with AWFC
- Projects that were completed prior to application
- Capital campaigns/expenses or building/shelter infrastructure costs, including items such as kennels and enrichment for animals, except as part of a research project
- Financing costs (debt retirement or reserves, mortgage pay-downs)
- Veterinary or direct animal care expenses, including spay and neuter and transport costs, unless part of an innovative research, education, or public outreach project.
For more information, visit https://awfc.ca/grants/animal-welfare-organizations/