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CANAAF Heads Up Fund
Financial help for hairpiece purchases
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- Funding available
- $ 750
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $750
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Activities funded
- Purchase of a hairpiece for an individual with alopecia areata
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the applicant information form.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Email the completed application and documents to headsup@canaaf.org, or mail them to 227 Burton Grove, King City, Ontario, L7B 1C7.
- Step 3: Wait for review and decision
- CANAAF confirms receipt and reviews the application.
- The decision is sent in writing after review.
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
Selection criteria
- Financial circumstances and demonstrated need
- First-time applications are considered first
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CANAAF Heads Up Fund Program
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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
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