Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides small emergency donations of up to $500 to help cover emergency veterinary surgery costs for foster animals in care. It supports eligible animal rescue groups operating in Alberta and reimburses or assists with urgent surgeries already performed or pending within 30 days.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Animal Protection
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency veterinary surgeries for foster animals in the care of animal welfare groups
Documents Needed
- Proof of federal charitable registration status
- Most recent financial statements
- Veterinary clinic quote for pending surgery, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Animal rescue groups
- Non-profit organizations registered as a federal charity
- Organizations whose primary purpose is pet rescue, pet adoption, or humane animal care
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit businesses
Eligible expenses
- Emergency veterinary surgery costs
- Costs already paid or outstanding for urgent surgery
- Costs for surgery pending within 30 days
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Veterinary treatments that could be delayed by more than 30 days without harm
- Treatments for known conditions existing for 30 days or more before treatment
- Costs directly related to euthanasia
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Eligibility requirements are met
- Applications are considered in the order received while funds remain available
How to apply
- Step 1: Review eligibility
- Read the program requirements and confirm your organization qualifies.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting information
- Gather proof of charitable status and recent financial statements.
- Include a veterinary clinic quote if the surgery is pending.
- Step 3: Submit the online application
- Complete and send the application form through the program’s online form.
- Step 4: Wait for review and decision
- Applications are reviewed within 4 weeks and results are sent by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Board of Directors within 4 weeks
- Applicants are notified by email after a decision is made
- Successful applicants are contacted to arrange delivery of funds
- Funds are paid after the payment method is confirmed
Additional information
- Approved groups must submit a Final Report and Final Expenditure Summary by December 31 each calendar year.
- The same animal welfare group cannot receive this funding more than once per calendar year.
- Funds are provided to the first eligible organizations while funding is available.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bella Bucks Program
What is the Bella Bucks?
This program provides small emergency donations of up to $500 to help cover emergency veterinary surgery costs for foster animals in care. It supports eligible animal rescue groups operating in Alberta and reimburses or assists with urgent surgeries already performed or pending within 30 days.
How much funding can be received?
Bella Bucks Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Bella Bucks program?
To be eligible for the Bella Bucks program, you must:
Federal charity in Alberta
Animal rescue or pet adoption focus
For emergency vet surgery
What expenses are eligible under Bella Bucks?
Emergency veterinary surgeries for foster animals in the care of animal welfare groups
Where is the Bella Bucks available?
The Bella Bucks program is available the province of Alberta.
Who are the financial supporters of the Bella Bucks?
Bella Bucks is funded by Help a Buddy Fund