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Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative - Alberta - Canada
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Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative

Supports prairie grasslands biodiversity conservation and stewardship adoption
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation (WFF)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

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.
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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
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

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Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations operating in the Prairie Grasslands
  • CRA qualified donees

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba

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.

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.

What is the Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative?

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.

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)

What expenses are eligible under Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative?

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.

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

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

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

The Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.

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

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)

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