2026 Better Together Community Grant Application

Better Together Community Grant Application

For Non-Profits supporting the Canadian Armed Forces Community
Before beginning your application, we recommend that you review the document titled Application Questions - Quick Reference Guide. This resource will help guide your responses and provide insight into the criteria we use when reviewing applications.

To proceed to the application, please answer the question below.
I have read the Application Questions - Quick Reference Guide and am ready to continue to application*

I agree
Name of Organization*
Organization's Mission*

(i.e. what is your organization's mission, vision, and values, etc.)0/200
Website*
Organization's website (URL)
Social Media Handles
(i.e. Facebook, X, Instagram - if applicable)
Is your organization a registered non-profit?*

YesNo
CRA Charity Registration Number*
Organization Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Name of Initiative *
Initiative's Point of Contact (POC)*

First NameLast Name
POC's Title*
POC's Email*
example@example.com
POC's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Secondary POC

First NameLast Name
Secondary POC's Title
Secondary POC's Email
example@example.com
Secondary POC's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Have you previously received funding from the Canadian Armed Forces Charitable Fund (CAF CF)?*

YesNo
Previous Funding from the CAF CF
What year(s) did you receive funding from the CAF CF
Note - applicants that have received funding previously are still eligible for funding.
Amount of previous funding received from the CAF CF
Demographic served by previous CAF CF funding*

CAF membersVeteransSpouses of a currently serving membersSpouses of VeteransDependents of currently serving membersDependents of VeteransOther
Description of the initiative previously funded by CAF CF

Please include the number of individuals assisted (i.e. number of individuals, attendees, participants, clients, families, etc.). 0/400
Attach any associated reporting

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Funding Request for FY 25/26
Amount of Funding Requested*
Maximum amount $20,000
Description of Initiative *

(i.e. how does your initiative contribute to the well-being of the local military and/or Veteran community, etc.)0/200
Identify the number of individuals that can be assisted if you are successful in receiving a grant*
Before attaching your budget, please review the sample budget provided below. This example is intended to guide you in preparing and presenting your own budget.

Sample Budget
Attach Budget for the Initiative *

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Have you requested or received funding for this initiative from other funders*

YesNo

Demographic served*

CAF membersVeteransSpouses of currently serving membersSpouses of a VeteranDependents of currently serving membersDependents of a VeteranOther
Identify which donor pillar(s) your program supports*

YouthEducationFinancial AssistanceCommunity SupportIll and Injured Community
Identify which CFMWS pillar(s) your program supports*

MentalFinancialSocialPhysicalFamilial
View the CFMWS Strategic Plan document for all 5 pillars on page 6.

See KPI Guidance Document. This example is intended to guide you in preparing and presenting your own KPI below.
What Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will you be tracking and how will you be reporting them?

KPI examples: demographics, number of individuals assisted, participant testimonials, etc. See Reference Document for more information0/200
Do you have local CAF Command Team at the Base/Wing/Formation or Squadron/Unit level endorsement for your initiative?*

YesNo
Endorsers Name

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Attach letter support

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If successful, you will need to provide reporting to the CAFCF. Please confirm that you can provide full reporting on the usage of funds and the impact the Better Together Community Grant has had on the CAF community by 31 March 2027.*

Yes, I confirm that we can provide reporting on the usage of the funds
Should be Empty:

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Better Together Community Grant Application

Previous Funding from the CAF CF

Funding Request for FY 25/26