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Animal welfare grants

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 [email protected].
Deadline: Tuesday, December 31, 2025