Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Tigra Charitable Foundation

The Tigra Charitable Foundation is a Canadian public foundation dedicated to improving the lives of homeless, injured, abused and orphaned cats and dogs. Rather than operating its own shelter, Tigra acts as a philanthropic funder: it raises money from individuals, corporations and celebrity supporters, then gifts those funds to registered Canadian charities that run genuine no-kill animal rescues and sanctuaries. Each potential recipient organization is reviewed and vetted by the Board of Directors to ensure that gifted funds are directed to primary animal care and not absorbed by excessive overhead.

Tigra’s funding is targeted toward organizations that provide direct care and safe, cruelty-free environments for cats and dogs that would otherwise have little chance of survival. The foundation emphasizes support for no-kill rescues and sanctuaries, reflecting its strong ethical stance on animal welfare. Funds are raised primarily through donations, special events and partnerships with corporate and individual “heroes” who contribute cash, services or in-kind support. These resources are then redistributed as charitable gifts and project funding to animal organizations across Canada.

The foundation’s website includes a dedicated “Project Funding” section, signaling that Tigra considers specific projects or initiatives proposed by eligible animal charities. While detailed program guidelines are not heavily featured on the public pages provided, the organization makes clear that any charity receiving Tigra funding is carefully reviewed. This discretionary funding model allows the Board to prioritize projects that directly advance animal rescue, medical treatment, sheltering and long-term care for cats and dogs.

Tigra highlights a transparent and accountable ethos in both fundraising and grantmaking. The foundation is run entirely by volunteers, with no paid staff, and even professional services such as legal, accounting, web development and IT support are largely provided on a pro bono basis. This structure is designed so that nearly every dollar donated can be passed through to front-line animal charities. By publicly recognizing its donors and service providers as “heroes”, the foundation showcases how external contributions strengthen its ability to channel funds where they are most needed.

The primary beneficiaries of Tigra’s funding are registered Canadian animal welfare charities that meet strict no-kill and animal-care standards. Indirectly, the ultimate beneficiaries are vulnerable cats and dogs that gain access to shelter, medical treatment and long-term homes through those partner organizations. Through a growing network of individual, celebrity and corporate heroes, Tigra Charitable Foundation seeks to expand the scale of its financial support and raise awareness about compassionate treatment of animals throughout Canada.