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Animal welfare grants

Applications for 2026 are now open.

Learn more on how to apply

The animal welfare grant provides financial aid to registered non-profit societies that assist us with:

The sheltering and caring of animals
Rehabilitation of aggressive dogs
Other related services

Who is eligible for the grant
Apply for a grant if you are a registered non-profit society that either:
- Helps with the sheltering and caring of animals and other related services
- Assists dog owners rehabilitate aggressive dogs
Grant funding may not be used for marketing or promotional expenses.
Grant recipients
Council approved 3 animal welfare grants on April 1, 2025, totalling $15,033, to:
- Paws for Hope Animal Foundation - $10,423
- Rabbitats Rescue Society - $2,000
- VOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association) - $2,610
Review Council Report, April 1, 2025 PDF file (191 KB)
How to apply
1. Download and fill out the application form (196 KB).
2. Email the completed application to animalwelfaregrant@vancouver.ca.
Deadline: Tuesday, December 31, 2025