Deadline: 12-Jul-2024
If you are an organization that works to create new and innovative ways to improve the well-being of Canadian Veterans and their families, then apply for the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund.
The Veteran and Family Well-being Fund provides grants and contributions to private, public or academic organizations to conduct research and implement initiatives and projects that support the well-being of Veterans and their families.
The fund could support a wide range of projects, such as suicide prevention research, an initiative that helps homeless Veterans find housing, or any innovative projects that contribute to the well-being of Veterans and their families. Whatever it may be, they encourage you to share your idea and submit an online application to the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund.
Objectives
- The Fund’s objectives are to:
- Drive progress on new knowledge and understanding of Veteran and family well-being using the determinants of health model;
- Build capacity within the non-profit and volunteer sectors on issues specific to Veterans and their families such as homelessness, careers and employment, and transition to civilian life;
- Encourage coordination between multiple players such as; agencies, institutions and associations; and
- Support new ideas for adapting existing programs or forming new programs and services to address ill-and-injured Veterans’ treatment and care needs.
Funding Information
- Grants may be provided up to $500,000 per fiscal year for a maximum of three years.
- Contributions may be provided up to $1,000,000 per fiscal year for a maximum of three years.
Outcomes
- The Fund contributes to the following direct outcomes:
- Partnerships and networks are fostered to build knowledge and understanding of the social issues and challenges facing the Veteran population. Activities may include identifying current gaps in knowledge and approaches; contributing to the base of evidence; providing input during the design, piloting and implementing project tools; disseminating information and resources; and program development.
- Determine better approaches in the way they identify and respond to existing and emerging social issues that impact Veterans and their families. The VFWF helps organizations explore, recognize and develop innovative approaches that address Veterans’ and their families’ social needs. Approaches could include programs, services and resources that are designed to identify and meet these social needs.
- Knowledge of existing and emerging social issues is developed and shared. Understanding the needs of Veterans and their families will be enhanced through the development of research, best practices, and innovative solutions. This funding will help develop, disseminate, promote and share this knowledge to better serve Veterans and their families.
Ineligible Projects
- Projects are ineligible if they:
- are of a commercial nature and allow the organization to generate profits or increase its economic value;
- represent or establish a requirement for ongoing funding or create a dependency;
- are complete before a proposal is submitted; or
- have revenues that cover or exceed expenditures.
Who can apply?
- To qualify, you must be a:
- Non-profit organization; or
- For-profit organization;
- Research organizations/institute;
- Educational institution;
- Public health and social services institution; or
- Indigenous organization.
For more information, visit Government of Canada.