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Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative

Q: Who is eligible for the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative program?

To be eligible for the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative program, you must: Organization operating in the Prairie Grasslands CRA qualified donee (or qualified lead applicant)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative?

You can contact The W. Garfield Weston Foundation (WFF).

Q: Where is the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative available?

The Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative?

Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative is funded by The W. Garfield Weston Foundation (WFF)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports prairie grasslands biodiversity conservation and stewardship adoption

Grant and Funding

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

This open call provides up to $30M over five years to support grasslands biodiversity conservation. Funded projects focus on stewardship practices, economic viability to reduce land conversion, and training/tools for ecologically based land management in the Prairie Grasslands.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

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

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Projects that increase adoption of best stewardship practices to protect grasslands biodiversity and ecological function.
Projects that address economic drivers of land-use change to reduce grassland conversion.
Training and capacity-building initiatives that deliver evidence-based knowledge, tools, and resources for ecologically based land management.

Documents Needed

Letter of Intent (single PDF document)

Eligibility

Be an organization operating in the Prairie Grasslands with relevant knowledge, experience, and capacity.
Be a CRA qualified donee (or apply with a qualified lead applicant).

Who is eligible?

Organizations operating in the Prairie Grasslands
CRA qualified donees

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare LOI
- Create a Letter of Intent as a single PDF document.
Step 2: Email submission
- Email the LOI to the Conservation Program Team.
- Use the subject line “Weston Family Prairie Grasslands Initiative LOI Application - [Organization Name]”.

Processing and Agreement

Successful LOI applicants are invited to submit a full proposal in Spring 2025.
Anticipated full proposal submission deadline: June 30, 2025.
Grant award decisions are anticipated in Fall 2025.

Additional information

Non-qualified organizations may participate as collaborators with a qualified lead applicant.
Organizations that meet program criteria but are not qualified donees are asked to contact the Foundation before applying.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative. 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.