Available Grants

Summit Access Pass

The Summit Access Pass 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: Monday, October 6
• First round of applications close: Friday, October 31
• First round of decisions sent: Thursday, November 6

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Live in Canada.
• Be a staff, volunteer, or board member of a humane society, SPCA, rescue, municipal shelter, or other animal welfare organization*.
• Work or volunteer for an organization with an annual revenue under $1 million.
• Require financial assistance to attend the 2026 Summit for Animals.
  
  *Animal welfare organizations can be (but not limited to): humane societies, SPCAs, low-cost spay/neuter clinics, municipal shelters, TNR groups, humane education collectives, veterinary outreach services, foster-based organizations, rescues, adoptions agencies, pet food banks, etc.

 

Hear from Nancy-Ann Michaud, Founder of Le Refuge Kitty Cat, on how winning a Summit Access Pass (previously named Golden Ticket) allowed her to attend the last Summit for Animals in Montréal. You could be next! Summit Access Pass applications for the 2026 Summit open October 6th; 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 Summit Access Pass supporters!