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Grant Program to Promote Healthy Society is sponsored by Hunter Family Foundation. The program supports registered charities that demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and provide a 'hand-up' rather than a 'hand-out'. It prioritizes innovative programs that meet significant community needs and fosters collaboration and cooperation among organizations. The foundation looks favorably upon projects that support the development and advancement of free market economies and promote health and wellness within a healthy social fabric.
Geographic focus: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Focus areas: Entrepreneurial Thinking, Health & Wellness, Free Markets
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Learn more about our passions Learn about the application process Promoting a healthy society where innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset drive solutions to The Hunter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Calgary, Alberta and established The Foundation supports the development and advancement of free market economies through the application of entrepreneurial thinking to ensure a healthy social fabric as the foundation of the community. A healthy society where innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset drive solutions for complex To make impactful donations to innovative organizations and causes that demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and that resonate with the Hunter family. Some of the initiatives that the Hunter Family Foundation has funded include Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship of Business, University of Calgary Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking for campus wide access to entrepreneurial thinking, University of Calgary Calgary Counselling Centre Emerging Adult Mental Health Research Project Montreal Economic Institute Institute for Liberal Studies Microbiome and Mental Illness Program McDonald Laurier Institute Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation The Foundation supports programs which meet a significant need within the community through entrepreneurial & innovative programs that provides a “hand-up” rather than “hand-out”. We look favorably upon collaboration and cooperation with other organizations working together. Grants will be allocated only to registered charitable organizations as identified by Canada Revenue Agency. The Foundation will provide grants focused on the Calgary region unless otherwise determined by the Board of Trustees. We value funding requests that are brief and clear in their intent, and use of funds. Please refrain from using buzzwords or unclear language in your proposal (Ex: we are a dynamic, forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging innovative solutions and impactful initiatives to drive sustainable change). Often times, less is more. Anti Fossil Fuel Initiatives Projects Delivered Outside the U.S. & Canada Those seeking funding may submit the following on-line application form. The deadline for applications is October 30th each year. Only those receiving grants will be notified in the mail by mid-December of the granting year. Press the button below to fill out an application We will thoroughly review your application If we your application is chosen or we need additional information we will contact you Will my application be acknowledged? We do not acknowledge when an application has been submitted. What are the chances of getting a grant? Even if your project meets the basic criteria, it will most certainly be competing with other very worthwhile community projects. In any given year, with the limited funds that may be available to the Foundation due to multi-year
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Learn more about our passions Learn about the application process Promoting a healthy society where innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset drive solutions to The Hunter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Calgary, Alberta and established The Foundation supports the development and advancement of free market economies through the application of entrepreneurial thinking to ensure a healthy social fabric as the foundation of the community.
A healthy society where innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset drive solutions for complex To make impactful donations to innovative organizations and causes that demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and that resonate with the Hunter family.
Some of the initiatives that the Hunter Family Foundation has funded include Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship of Business, University of Calgary Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking for campus wide access to entrepreneurial thinking, University of Calgary Calgary Counselling Centre Emerging Adult Mental Health Research Project Montreal Economic Institute Institute for Liberal Studies Microbiome and Mental Illness Program McDonald Laurier Institute Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation The Foundation supports programs which meet a significant need within the community through entrepreneurial & innovative programs that provides a “hand-up” rather than “hand-out”.
We look favorably upon collaboration and cooperation with other organizations working together. Grants will be allocated only to registered charitable organizations as identified by Canada Revenue Agency. The Foundation will provide grants focused on the Calgary region unless otherwise determined by the Board of Trustees.
We value funding requests that are brief and clear in their intent, and use of funds. Please refrain from using buzzwords or unclear language in your proposal (Ex: we are a dynamic, forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging innovative solutions and impactful initiatives to drive sustainable change). Often times, less is more.
Anti Fossil Fuel Initiatives Projects Delivered Outside the U. S. & Canada Those seeking funding may submit the following on-line application form.
The deadline for applications is October 30th each year. Only those receiving grants will be notified in the mail by mid-December of the granting year. Press the button below to fill out an application We will thoroughly review your application If we your application is chosen or we need additional information we will contact you Will my application be acknowledged?
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Registered charitable organizations as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The foundation does not support anti-fossil fuel initiatives, religious activities, deficit reduction, equipment purchases, building or renovations, or projects delivered outside the U.S. and Canada. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is October 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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View Foundation ProfileApplication snapshot: target deadline October 30, 2026; published funding information Not specified; eligibility guidance Registered charitable organizations as identified by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The foundation does not support anti-fossil fuel initiatives, religious activities, deficit reduction, equipment purchases, building or renovations, or projects delivered outside the U.S. and Canada.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
We do not acknowledge when an application has been submitted. What are the chances of getting a grant? Even if your project meets the basic criteria, it will most certainly be competing with other very worthwhile community projects.
In any given year, with the limited funds that may be available to the Foundation due to multi-year commitments, a project may be When will I be notified if my application is granted? Funding decisions are typically made in the later part of November. Only those receiving grants will be notified in the mail by mid-December of the granting year.
How can I arrange a meeting with the Hunter Family Foundation? An email is the best way to make an enquiry. We will make our best effort to answer your questions.
As a small family operation, we prefer to receive information on your project and then determine if a meeting would be helpful. V. Diane Hunter, President H.
Douglas Hunter, Trustee info@hunterfamilyfoundation. ca Attn: Dani Hunter, Executive Assistant
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