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Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants
Supports innovative initiatives for Veterans and families
Last Update: June 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund supports organizations advancing the well-being of Canadian Veterans and their families. It funds research, innovative initiatives, and projects, including activities such as suicide prevention, housing support, program development, and information sharing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research
- Implementation of initiatives and projects
- Program development
- Program delivery
- Dissemination of information or resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- For-profit organizations
- Research organizations or institutes
- Educational institutions
- Public health and social services institutions
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Wages and benefits
- Professional fees
- Travel and accommodations
- Materials and supplies
- Rental, repair, renovation, or maintenance of facilities
- Printing and communication
- Administration costs, up to 20%
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction of a building
- Purchase of a vehicle
- Purchase of equipment that could increase the organization's economic value
- Building improvements
- Land purchase
Processing and Agreement
- Not all eligible applications will be selected for funding.
- Approvals are communicated by telephone call.
- Unsuccessful applicants are confirmed by email.
- The Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada makes all funding decisions.
- If approved, a departmental representative contacts the applicant to establish a funding agreement.
- Activities cannot begin until the project is approved and the agreement is signed by both parties.
Additional information
- The 2024-2025 call for applications is closed.
- Decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
- Approved projects cannot begin until the project is approved and a funding agreement is signed.
- Projects involving research must obtain research ethics board approval before funding begins.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants Program
What is the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants?
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund supports organizations advancing the well-being of Canadian Veterans and their families. It funds research, innovative initiatives, and projects, including activities such as suicide prevention, housing support, program development, and information sharing.
How much funding can be received?
Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants program?
To be eligible for the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be one of the eligible organization types listed by the program.
For-profit applicants must propose a non-commercial project that supports program priorities and objectives.
What expenses are eligible under Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants?
Research
Implementation of initiatives and projects
Program development
Program delivery
Dissemination of information or resources
Who can I contact for more information about the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants?
You can contact Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
Where is the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants available?
The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund - Grants is a Grant and Funding