Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
If you are an organization that works to create new and innovative ways to improve the well-being of Canadian Veterans and their families, the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund may offer the support you need to get started.
About this program
The Veteran and Family Well-being Fund provides grants and contributions to private, public, academic or Indigenous organizations to conduct research and implement initiatives and projects that support the well-being of Veterans and their families.
- Grants: up to $500,000 per fiscal year
- Contributions: up to $1 million per fiscal year
The fund could support a wide range of projects, such as suicide prevention research, an initiative that helps homeless Veterans find housing, or any innovative projects that contribute to the well-being of Veterans and their families. Whatever it may be, we encourage you to share your idea and submit an online application to the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund.
Please note: not all submitted applications will be selected for funding, as funding is limited. The decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
Do you qualify?
To qualify, you must be a:
- Non-profit organization;
- Registered charity;
- For-profit organization (provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial, not intended to generate profit, and supports program priorities and objectives);
- Research organization/institute;
- Educational institution;
- Public health and social services institution; or
- Indigenous organization.
How to apply
The 2024-2025 call for applications for the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund is now closed.
If you would like guidance before the next call for applications, please refer to the application guidelines. As these guidelines may change in the future, please check for updates before submitting your application on any new call for applications.
If you have any questions about the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund, please contact us by email.
Funding recipients
Meet the organizations that received funding from the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund since 2018.
Additional information
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a benefit Veterans can apply for?
No. This fund is intended for organizations, not individuals.
How much funding can an organization apply for?
Veterans Affairs Canada may award grants up to a maximum of $500,000 per fiscal year, and contributions up to a maximum of $1 million per fiscal year, for a maximum of three years. However, Veterans Affairs Canada encourages organizations to apply for the amount of funding that their research, project or initiative requires, and not the maximum amount available.
What is the definition of a Veteran?
VAC considers any former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who releases with an honourable discharge and who successfully underwent basic training to be a Veteran.
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