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Purple Leash Project
Supports shelters to build pet-inclusive residential spaces
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
EndVAW Canada (Women’s Shelters Canada) is a unified voice working to end violence against women, and helps you connect to safe, confidential support nationwide. In immediate danger, call 911. Find a local 24/7 crisis line—details on the site. View Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 9, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)
1 programs availableAbout Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)
What is the mission of Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)?
Women's Shelters Canada exists to support and represent shelters and transition houses for women and children fleeing violence across Canada, while advocating for improved funding, policies, and practices to strengthen the shelter sector nationwide.
What type of organization is Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)?
Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW) is a Non-profit organization.
What is Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)'s official website?
Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)'s official website is https://endvaw.ca/.
What else should I know about Women's Shelters Canada (EndVAW)?
Role of Women's Shelters Canada in the Funding Ecosystem
Women's Shelters Canada (WSC) serves as the national voice for shelters supporting women and children fleeing violence. The organization administers its own grant programs, including the Purple Leash Grant for pet-friendly shelter initiatives and previously the Shelter Ready Fund. WSC also compiles and publishes comprehensive funding opportunity guides for the shelter sector, connecting shelters with external funding sources from government, foundations, and corporate programs.
Research and Policy Advocacy
WSC conducts regular national surveys and publishes research on the state of the shelter sector, including the influential "More Than a Bed" report (2019) based on data from 401 shelters across Canada. This research informs policy discussions and advocates for increased funding and support for shelters at all government levels.
Knowledge Exchange and Support Services
The organization coordinates knowledge sharing through communities of practice, webinars, a newsletter, and an online library of promising practices. These resources help shelters improve their services and access emerging funding opportunities.
Institutional Partnerships
WSC works with provincial and territorial shelter associations, government agencies, and foundations to strengthen the shelter sector. The organization collaborates with partners such as the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation for publishing support.