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October 30th annual deadline; notification in mid-December by mail to successful applicants only.
Grant Program to Promote Healthy Society is a grant from the Hunter Family Foundation that funds innovative Canadian charitable organizations serving the Calgary region. The Calgary-based private foundation supports programs that apply entrepreneurial thinking to build a healthy social fabric, with a preference for "hand-up" models that foster independence rather than dependency.
Past grantees include the University of Calgary's Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, the Calgary Counselling Centre, and the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. Applicants must be registered Canadian charities verified by the CRA with projects primarily serving the Calgary area. The application deadline is October 30, 2026.
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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 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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Must be a registered Canadian charitable organization (CRA-verified) with projects primarily serving the Calgary region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Grant Program to Promote Healthy Society are due October 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Grant Program to Promote Healthy Society is funded by Hunter Family Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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