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Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 27, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care initiatives for children and adults with life-limiting conditions. The maximum funding is CAD 30,000 for programs and projects and CAD 10,000 for research.
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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 in hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care.
- Research on pediatric, AYA, or adult palliative care.
- Grief and bereavement support initiatives for families and caregivers.
Documents Needed
- Organization information and Canadian charitable number.
- Main contact person details.
- Project or research description and plan.
- Budget breakdown.
- Supporting documents such as references, figures, tables, ethics approval, or letters of support, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered charities.
- Organizations with a Canadian registered charity partner able to receive funds.
- Research teams affiliated with a university or academic health science centre.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not yet operational.
- Applicants without a Canadian registered charity or eligible charity partner.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to programs, projects, operations, and research.
- Administrative costs within the program limit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regranting of funds.
- Travel expenses, except in some cases.
- Event or fundraising expenses.
- Conferences, registrations, journal, or publication costs.
- Capital funding, political or lobbying costs, and initiatives with benefits outside Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive peer-review process.
- A grant review committee makes the funding decisions.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome by the end of November 2025.
- A gift agreement is signed with each awardee.
- Funded applicants must submit an interim and/or final report.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a yearly basis.
- Organizations that previously applied or received funding may re-apply if eligible.
- A formal gift agreement is signed with each awardee.
- Funded applicants may be asked to share results with Kindred Foundation.
Contacts
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 program supports hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care initiatives for children and adults with life-limiting conditions. The maximum funding is CAD 30,000 for programs and projects and CAD 10,000 for research.
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
Project in palliative or hospice care
Research linked to a university or health science centre
What expenses are eligible under Kindred Cares Grants?
Programs and projects in hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care.
Research on pediatric, AYA, or adult palliative care.
Grief and bereavement support initiatives for families and caregivers.
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