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Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides general funding for animal shelters, animal rescues, and related organizations. It supports purchasable goods and equipment, veterinarian services, building repairs, code compliance, and other special needs, with requests generally preferred up to $2,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Animal Protection
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Funding animal shelter and rescue needs.
- Supporting animal care, facility repairs, and operational equipment purchases.
Documents Needed
- Organization contact information
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Narrative explaining the funding priority
- Documentation showing how funds were spent
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Animal shelters.
- Animal rescues.
- Related animal welfare organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) entities or public entities.
- Organizations outside the listed animal shelter and rescue focus.
Eligible expenses
- Purchasable goods and equipment.
- Veterinarian services.
- Building repairs and code compliance work.
- Other special needs considered as the organization’s greatest need.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries.
- Pet supplies such as food and kitty litter.
Eligible geographic areas
- Michigan
Selection criteria
- Requests must fit the foundation’s funding priorities.
- Projects with greater urgency or strategic importance are preferred.
- Proposals that cover all or most of the need are preferred.
How to apply
- Step 1: Join the invitation list
- Complete the organization profile if you have not already been invited.
- Organizations previously funded or already on the list receive invitations.
- Step 2: Prepare the request
- Write the narrative explaining why the request is an important priority.
- Include organization contact information and the EIN.
- Describe the goods, services, repairs, or special need and related costs.
- Step 3: Submit by the deadline
- Send the funding request no later than October 31.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by foundation staff first.
- Staff may contact applicants with questions or concerns.
- Proposals are then submitted to the Foundation Board for review.
- Funding decisions are intended to be made by November 30.
- Awards are sent shortly after the decision date.
Additional information
- Funding invitations are sent around September 15 each year.
- The program is competitive and prioritizes requests that best match the foundation’s funding priorities.
- Applications may be considered outside the normal funding cycle if the proposal is time-sensitive.
- Recipients must provide documentation showing funds were used as intended.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The LeBel Foundation — General Funding Program
What is the The LeBel Foundation — General Funding?
This program provides general funding for animal shelters, animal rescues, and related organizations. It supports purchasable goods and equipment, veterinarian services, building repairs, code compliance, and other special needs, with requests generally preferred up to $2,000.
How much funding can be received?
The LeBel Foundation — General Funding Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The LeBel Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the The LeBel Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
501(c)(3) or public entity
Animal shelter or rescue
Must explain funding need
What expenses are eligible under The LeBel Foundation — General Funding?
Funding animal shelter and rescue needs.
Supporting animal care, facility repairs, and operational equipment purchases.
Who can I contact for more information about the The LeBel Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact The LeBel Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the The LeBel Foundation — General Funding available?
The The LeBel Foundation — General Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the The LeBel Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The LeBel Foundation — General Funding is a Grant and Funding