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Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding
Animal welfare funding for eligible charities
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Eric S. Margolis Foundation supports Canadian registered charities and, in some cases, international charitable groups with a Canadian office and registered Canadian charitable number. It funds animal welfare initiatives for sanctuaries, stronger animal cruelty laws, and organizations helping animals in immediate distress.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Animal Protection
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Animal welfare initiatives aligned with the Foundation's pillars.
- Sanctuaries for abused, neglected, or abandoned wild and domesticated animals.
- Advocacy for stronger animal cruelty laws and penalties.
- Organizations helping animals in immediate distress.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered charities.
- International charitable groups with a Canadian office and a registered Canadian charitable number.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Applications must fall within the Foundation's mandate.
- Only applications for dire emergencies within the mandate may be considered as exceptions to the one-application-per-year rule.
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Confirm that your organization is a Canadian registered charity, or a charitable group with a Canadian office and a registered Canadian charitable number.
- Review the foundation pillars and make sure your project fits the organization’s mandate.
2
Prepare application
- Prepare a concise funding application.
- Include any additional supporting documents if available and send them to margolisfoundation@gmail.com.
3
Submit by deadline
- Submit your application before April 20 for consideration at the May board meeting.
- Alternatively, submit before October 20 for consideration at the November board meeting.
- Only one funding application per charity per calendar year will be considered, except in rare dire emergencies.
4
Await decision
- The board reviews all applications at the nearest meeting date.
- You will be advised of the outcome after the board’s decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are considered by the Board at the nearest meeting date.
- The applicant is advised of the outcome after the Board's review.
Additional information
- The board meets twice a year, in May and November.
- Application deadlines are April 20 for the May meeting and October 20 for the November meeting.
- Only one funding application per charity per calendar year will be considered.
- Rare exceptions may be made for dire emergencies that fall within the Foundation's mandate.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding Program
What is the Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding?
The Eric S. Margolis Foundation supports Canadian registered charities and, in some cases, international charitable groups with a Canadian office and registered Canadian charitable number. It funds animal welfare initiatives for sanctuaries, stronger animal cruelty laws, and organizations helping animals in immediate distress.
Who is eligible for the Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding program?
To be eligible for the Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding program, you must:
Canadian registered charities can apply.
International charitable groups must have a Canadian office with a registered Canadian charitable number.
What expenses are eligible under Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding?
Animal welfare initiatives aligned with the Foundation's pillars.
Sanctuaries for abused, neglected, or abandoned wild and domesticated animals.
Advocacy for stronger animal cruelty laws and penalties.
Organizations helping animals in immediate distress.
Who can I contact for more information about the Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding?
You can contact The Eric S. Margolis Family Foundation (ESMF) by email at margolisfoundation@gmail.com.
Where is the Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding available?
The Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding?
Eric S. Margolis Foundation Funding is funded by The Eric S. Margolis Family Foundation (ESMF)