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Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program
Funding for community-based research on violence and abuse
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The program supports community-based research on violence and abuse with a focus on action-oriented outcomes. Funding is available up to $100,000 for projects that help improve community programs and identify effective prevention strategies.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based research on violence and abuse
- Action-oriented research to improve community programs
- Research to identify effective prevention and response strategies
- Research that supports safer communities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Research proposal
- List of current Board of Directors and Officers
- Most recent annual report
- Audited financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Grassroots community-based organizations
- Charitable community organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without their own registered charitable number
- Partner academic institutions applying to hold the grant directly
Eligible expenses
- Research salaries and benefits
- Administrative overhead for the research, up to the allowed limit
- Travel for research fieldwork, including meals and accommodation during travel
- Other research-related expenses such as food, child care, and participant honoraria
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs for partner academic institutions
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Canada-wide, in some cases
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by Prairie Action Foundation.
- Approved projects must follow the research plan outlined in the proposal.
- Any change to the approved research requires written approval before proceeding.
- Recipients must acknowledge the Foundation’s support publicly and submit required reports.
Additional information
- Applications require a charitable registration number.
- Funding is meant for community-based research with action-oriented outcomes.
- Any change to the approved research requires written approval from Prairie Action Foundation.
- Recipients must publicly acknowledge Prairie Action Foundation support and provide required reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program. 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 Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program?
The program supports community-based research on violence and abuse with a focus on action-oriented outcomes. Funding is available up to $100,000 for projects that help improve community programs and identify effective prevention strategies.
How much funding can be received?
Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program program, you must:
Community-based charitable organization
Registered charitable number required
Research on violence and abuse
What expenses are eligible under Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program?
Community-based research on violence and abuse
Action-oriented research to improve community programs
Research to identify effective prevention and response strategies
Research that supports safer communities
Who can I contact for more information about the Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program?
You can contact Prairie Action Foundation Corporation (PAF).
Where is the Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program available?
The Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prairieaction Foundation - CARE Grant Program is a Grant and Funding