Available Grants

Golden Ticket

The Golden Tickets help employees, volunteers and board members of smaller humane societies, SPCAs, rescues, municipal shelters, and other animal welfare agencies attend Canada's biggest and boldest animal welfare conference, Humane Canada's Summit for Animals in Whistler, British Columbia, on April 20 and 21, 2026.

• First round of applications open: Wednesday, October 1
• First round of applications close: Friday, October 31
• First round of decisions sent: Thursday, November 6

 

Hear from Nancy-Ann Michaud, Founder of Le Refuge Kitty Cat, on how winning a Golden Ticket made it possible for her to attend the last Summit for Animals in Montréal. You could be next! Golden Ticket applications for the 2026 Summit open October 1st; make sure you’re signed up for our emails so you don’t miss your chance to apply and win.


 

Thank you to our 2026 Golden Ticket supporters!

 

Frederic A. McGrand Travel Grant - Sponsored by Humane Canada

Exclusive to Humane Canada members in Atlantic Canada

This grant will provide travel assistance to individuals who work or volunteer at Humane Canada member societies located in Atlantic Canada to attend Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals in Whistler, British Columbia, on April 20 and 21, 2026.
Stay tuned for more details about the Frederic A. McGrand Travel Grant for Atlantic Canada members.