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Kindred Cares Grants

Supports palliative and end-of-life care initiatives
Kindred Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 27, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

This funding supports hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care initiatives and research for people with life-limiting conditions and their families. Maximum support is $30,000 CAD for programs/projects and $10,000 CAD for research, including grief and bereavement support activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 27, 2025

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
  • Research
  • Other Health Services
  • Social Services
Target groups
  • General public
  • Children & youth
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Programs and projects to improve quality of life through grief and bereavement support for children with life-limiting conditions and/or their families.
  • Research in Canada on pediatric palliative care and/or family grief and bereavement.
  • Programs and projects to improve quality of life through grief and bereavement support for adults with life-limiting conditions and/or their families.
  • Research in Eastern Canada on adult palliative care and/or family grief and bereavement.
  • Initiatives addressing clinical care questions and patient/family preferences related to life-limiting conditions.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian registered charities
  • Non-charitable organizations applying in partnership with a Canadian registered charity (as the fund recipient)
  • Academic health science centres or universities (for affiliated research)

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations without Canadian registered charity status that do not have a partnership with a Canadian registered charity able to accept funds on their behalf
  • Research projects not affiliated with an academic health science centre or university

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (pediatric palliative care programs, projects, and research)
  • New Brunswick (adult palliative care programs, projects, and research)
  • Nova Scotia (adult palliative care programs, projects, and research)
  • Prince Edward Island (adult palliative care programs, projects, and research)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador (adult palliative care programs, projects, and research)

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants are expected to be communicated with by the end of November 2025.

Additional information

  • Established by Kindred Foundation in 2021.
  • Applicants can expect communication by the end of November 2025.

Contacts

info@kindredfoundation.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Kindred Cares Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Kindred Cares 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 Kindred Cares Grants?

This funding supports hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care initiatives and research for people with life-limiting conditions and their families. Maximum support is $30,000 CAD for programs/projects and $10,000 CAD for research, including grief and bereavement support activities.

How much funding can be received?

Kindred Cares Grants Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Kindred Cares Grants program?

To be eligible for the Kindred Cares Grants program, you must: Canadian registered charity (or charity partner) Palliative/end-of-life care focus Research tied to a university/academic centre

What expenses are eligible under Kindred Cares Grants?

Programs and projects to improve quality of life through grief and bereavement support for children with life-limiting conditions and/or their families. Research in Canada on pediatric palliative care and/or family grief and bereavement. Programs and projects to improve quality of life through grief and bereavement support for adults with life-limiting conditions and/or their families. Research in Eastern Canada on adult palliative care and/or family grief and bereavement. Initiatives addressing clinical care questions and patient/family preferences related to life-limiting conditions.

Who can I contact for more information about the Kindred Cares Grants?

You can contact Kindred Foundation by email at info@kindredfoundation.ca.

Where is the Kindred Cares Grants available?

The Kindred Cares Grants program is available across Canada.

Is the Kindred Cares Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Kindred Cares Grants is a Grant and Funding

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