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CANAAF Heads Up Fund
Financial help for hairpiece purchases
Last Update: May 31, 2026
Funding available
$ 750
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance of up to CAD 750 for individuals with alopecia areata to help purchase a hairpiece. Applications are reviewed individually, and funding supports the cost of a hairpiece or wig.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of a hairpiece for an individual with alopecia areata
Documents Needed
- Applicant information form
- Doctor’s diagnosis of alopecia areata
- Letter of intent from the applicant
- Notice of Assessment or proof of income
- Spouse or common-law partner income information, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals with alopecia areata
- Canadians aged 13 and older
Who is not eligible
- Applicants under 13 years old
- People without alopecia areata
- Applicants who are not buying the hairpiece themselves
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of a hairpiece or wig
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Hairpiece purchases made by someone else on the applicant’s behalf
- Applications missing required supporting documents
- Purchases made before the allowed approval window
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CANAAF Board or Heads Up Committee on a case-by-case basis.
- CANAAF confirms receipt in writing.
- A decision is provided in writing within 60 days of receiving a completed application.
- Approved applicants must purchase the hairpiece within 12 months of approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- First-time applicants are considered before past recipients.
- Personal information is kept confidential.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CANAAF Heads Up Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CANAAF Heads Up Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CANAAF Heads Up Fund?
This program provides financial assistance of up to CAD 750 for individuals with alopecia areata to help purchase a hairpiece. Applications are reviewed individually, and funding supports the cost of a hairpiece or wig.
How much funding can be received?
CANAAF Heads Up Fund Funds up to $750 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CANAAF Heads Up Fund program?
To be eligible for the CANAAF Heads Up Fund program, you must:
Age 13 or older
Alopecia areata diagnosis
Financial need required
What expenses are eligible under CANAAF Heads Up Fund?
Purchase of a hairpiece for an individual with alopecia areata
Who can I contact for more information about the CANAAF Heads Up Fund?
You can contact Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation (CANAAF) by email at headsup@canaaf.org or by phone at (905)833-1619.
Where is the CANAAF Heads Up Fund available?
The CANAAF Heads Up Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the CANAAF Heads Up Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CANAAF Heads Up Fund is a Grant and Funding