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Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants
Micro-grants for Fraser Valley animal welfare projects
Latest source updateLast Update: May 28, 2026Latest change: The grant page now adds the 2025 application details, including dates, required documents, eligibility guidance, reporting requirements, and an increased maximum request of up to $2,000.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now adds the 2025 application details, including dates, required documents, eligibility guidance, reporting requirements, and an increased maximum request of up to $2,000.
Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants updated for 2025
The grant content now includes the 2025 Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants program details, replacing the prior brief description with a full application page. It adds application open and close dates, a decision timeframe, required documents, reporting obligations for previous recipients, and contact information for application support. The scope and eligibility language are also expanded, including preference for Abbotsford-based charities, consideration for organizations from Langley to Hope, and clarification that projects must benefit animals in the Fraser Valley and be completed within 12 months. Funding terms changed as well, with requests now allowed up to $2,000 per application and added restrictions on ineligible uses and multiple applications.
Funding available
$ 2,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Abbotsford, Botsford, Hope, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Mary Victoria Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants offer micro-grants of up to $2,000 to support registered charities and qualified donees working in animal welfare in the Fraser Valley, with preference for Abbotsford-based organizations. Eligible activities include new, enhanced, or existing projects and initiatives that improve animal health and well-being, while funding is not available for operating expenses, deficits, endowments, or projects outside the eligible geographic area.
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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 : 2,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Abbotsford, Botsford, Hope, Langley
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Animal Protection
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New animal welfare projects, programs, or initiatives
- Enhancement of existing animal welfare projects or programs
- Existing projects that show strong outcomes for animal health and well-being
Documents Needed
- Most recent balance sheet and income statement, preferably audited
- Completed budget worksheet
- Signed grant agreement
- Wakefield Animal Welfare Grant Evaluation Report for previous funding, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Qualified donees
- Animal welfare organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose projects are delivered outside the Fraser Valley
- Applicants that have not submitted a required previous grant evaluation report
- Organizations submitting more than one application in the same cycle
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs for new, enhanced, or existing animal welfare initiatives
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Mortgage payments or deficit reduction
- Endowments or operating reserves
- Political or religious activities
- Retroactive costs for completed or partially completed projects
- Ongoing core operating expenses
- Non-project-related costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Fraser Valley
- Abbotsford
- Langley to Hope
Selection criteria
- Strong outcomes for animal health and well-being
- Direct benefit to animals in the Fraser Valley
- Preference for charities based in Abbotsford
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines
- Confirm that your organization and project fit the program requirements
- Check the application deadline and reporting requirements
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form
- Attach the required documents
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application through the online application portal
- Make sure all required documents are uploaded before the deadline
- Step 4: Await the decision
- Applicants are advised of the outcome in November 2025
Processing and Agreement
- Incomplete and ineligible applications are not reviewed
- Applications are reviewed by the Foundation, with final decisions made by the Board of Directors
- Applicants are notified of the decision in November 2025
- Approved applicants must sign a grant agreement before payment is issued
- Successful applicants must submit a project evaluation report after completion
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed per charitable organization per cycle.
- Late evaluation reports can affect future eligibility.
- All submitted materials become the property of Abbotsford Community Foundation.
- Adjudication is confidential.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants Program
What is the Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants?
The Mary Victoria Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants offer micro-grants of up to $2,000 to support registered charities and qualified donees working in animal welfare in the Fraser Valley, with preference for Abbotsford-based organizations. Eligible activities include new, enhanced, or existing projects and initiatives that improve animal health and well-being, while funding is not available for operating expenses, deficits, endowments, or projects outside the eligible geographic area.
How much funding can be received?
Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants program?
To be eligible for the Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants program, you must:
Registered charity or qualified donee
Animal welfare focus
Project benefits Fraser Valley animals
What expenses are eligible under Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants?
New animal welfare projects, programs, or initiatives
Enhancement of existing animal welfare projects or programs
Existing projects that show strong outcomes for animal health and well-being
Who can I contact for more information about the Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants?
You can contact Abbotsford Community Foundation by email at anmol@abbotsfordcf.org or by phone at 604-850-3755.
Where is the Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants available?
The Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants is a Grant and Funding