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Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants
Funding for animal welfare projects and emergency care
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Four Feet Companion Foundation provides funding for animal welfare projects, with grants historically ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and averaging $2,000. The program supports emergency veterinary care and special projects such as spay/neuter initiatives, adoption programs, public education, and low-income medical assistance.
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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
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Animal Protection
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency animal welfare interventions
- Spay/neuter initiatives
- Adoption programs
- Public education programs
- Low-income medical assistance for companion animals
Documents Needed
- Completed Part A grant application
- Completed Narrative Part B application
- Project/program budget
- Most recent audited annual financial statement
- Board of Directors list with contact information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered charities
- Animal rescues
- Animal welfare organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Organizations without charitable registration status
- Applicants seeking routine veterinary care funding
- Applicants seeking capital project funding
Eligible expenses
- Emergency veterinary medical and physical care in extenuating circumstances
- Spay/neuter program costs
- Low-income medical assistance
- Adoption program costs
- Public education program costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine veterinary care
- Emergency care for animals already in rescue
- Capital projects
- Marketing, computers, and technology
- Conferences, seminars, deficit financing, and endowment or scholarship-type funding
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission if they meet the criteria and granting guidelines.
- Annual grant decisions are reported by the last day of February or August.
- Emergency grant applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Agreement outlining the terms and payment arrangements.
- The recipient must sign and return the agreement to accept the award.
Additional information
- Special project grants are offered twice a year, in April and October.
- Emergency funding applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Applicants should submit early to allow time for review.
- Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants. 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 Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants?
Four Feet Companion Foundation provides funding for animal welfare projects, with grants historically ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and averaging $2,000. The program supports emergency veterinary care and special projects such as spay/neuter initiatives, adoption programs, public education, and low-income medical assistance.
How much funding can be received?
Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants program, you must:
Canadian registered charity
Board-supported application
Project fits granting guidelines
What expenses are eligible under Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants?
Emergency animal welfare interventions
Spay/neuter initiatives
Adoption programs
Public education programs
Low-income medical assistance for companion animals
Who can I contact for more information about the Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants?
You can contact Four Feet Companion Foundation (FFCF) by email at fourfeet@fourfeet.org or by phone at (587) 578-0087.
Where is the Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants available?
The Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Four Feet Companion Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding