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Disasters Response Grant
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Support for animal emergency response and recovery
Other Support
Grant and Funding
Overview
This support provides physical and financial assistance during crises affecting animals. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and support is intended for local disaster response and recovery activities.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
- Animal Protection
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Local disaster response activities supporting animals affected by a crisis
- Recovery activities following a man-made or natural disaster impacting animals
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 47,200
Flood animal rescue, temporary sheltering, and recovery support for families
$ 48,500
Wildfire emergency sheltering, veterinary triage, and reunification for displaced pets
Eligibility
- The request must address a man-made or natural disaster impacting animals.
- The proposal must demonstrate that physical or financial assistance is needed for local response and recovery.
- The applicant must submit a description of the organization, the emergency, and the proposed response.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations seeking support for local disaster response and recovery affecting animals
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly related to disaster response and recovery support for animals
- Operational costs required to deliver physical assistance during the emergency
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare request details
- Draft a description of your organization.
- Describe the emergency situation and how animals are impacted.
- Outline the proposed response to support local response and recovery.
- Email the Disaster Response team with the organization description, emergency summary, and proposed response.
Processing and Agreement
- The Disaster Response team reviews the request after submission.
- The applicant can expect a response within two weeks.
Additional information
- The program offers both physical and financial support during crises affecting animals.
- Requests are reviewed and a response is provided within two weeks of submission.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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