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Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026
Annual funding for Alberta animal welfare groups
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Funding available
$ 2,900
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides annual funding of up to $2,900 for Alberta animal welfare groups. It supports routine animal care, rescue-related needs, and emergency veterinary procedures for eligible organizations.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,900 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
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
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Animal rescue and rehabilitation
- Animal adoption and humane care
- Routine care for animals in long-term foster or sanctuary care
- Emergency veterinary treatment for foster animals
Documents Needed
- Proof of federal registered charity status
- Most recent financial statements
- Proof of long-term animal care
- Supporting veterinary quote, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Animal rescue groups
- Animal welfare groups
- Registered charity non-profit organizations in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit businesses
Eligible expenses
- Routine animal care, including food, bedding, veterinary care, spay/neuter, grooming, and microchipping
- Emergency veterinary procedures or surgery for foster animals
- Related veterinary costs that directly support animals in long-term care
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operational and administrative costs
- Infrastructure and shelter design, build, or upkeep
- Veterinary treatment for known conditions when the care could have been delayed beyond 30 days
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta, Canada
Selection criteria
- Highest need
- Eligibility and completeness of the application
- Board review followed by AGM voting
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program rules
- Confirm that your organization and project meet the published eligibility requirements.
- Choose the appropriate grant stream.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill out the appropriate online application for the selected grant stream.
- Prepare all required supporting information and attachments.
- Step 3: Submit by the deadline
- Send the completed application by March 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
- Ensure the application is complete before submission.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Applications are reviewed by the Board of Directors and may go to voting at the Annual General Meeting in April.
- Applicants are notified by email of the decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Board of Directors
- Selected applications are put forward for voting at the Annual General Meeting in April
- Applicants are notified by email if they do not qualify
- Awarded recipients are contacted by email and/or phone after the AGM
- Approved groups must complete final reporting or a face-to-face follow-up meeting
Additional information
- Only one application may be submitted per applicant.
- Applicants who received funding in the previous year are not considered.
- Approved groups must allow Help a Buddy Fund to highlight grant use on social media and in its e-newsletter.
- Recipients must take part in a post-award follow-up, either a meeting or final reporting.
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 Program
What is the Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026?
This program provides annual funding of up to $2,900 for Alberta animal welfare groups. It supports routine animal care, rescue-related needs, and emergency veterinary procedures for eligible organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 Funds up to $2,900 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 program, you must:
Registered charity in Alberta
Animal rescue or humane care focus
At least one animal in long-term care
What expenses are eligible under Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026?
Animal rescue and rehabilitation
Animal adoption and humane care
Routine care for animals in long-term foster or sanctuary care
Emergency veterinary treatment for foster animals
Where is the Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 available?
The Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026?
Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026 is funded by Help a Buddy Fund