Grants for service dog organizations

Overview

The purpose of the grant is to support the service dog sector to increase capacity so that more Albertans with disabilities can obtain a qualified service dog. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to support one or more of the following activities:

• raise, train and place service dogs and provide ongoing client support
• provide pre-assessment training opportunities for owner-trained dogs to increase competency for the assessment
• conduct service dog qualification assessments

Eligibility

The grant application process is open to organizations located in and/or conducting business in Alberta. The organization must be approved as a qualified organization and be included on Alberta’s Qualified List of approved service providers or be a member with Assistance Dogs International.

How to apply

Eligible organizations are notified at the beginning of the application period that applications are being accepted and are provided with submission instructions.

Contact

Connect with the Service Dog Assessment Team:

Phone: 780-427-9136
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Government of Alberta, Guide and Service Dogs
Civil Society and Community Initiatives Branch
Assisted Living and Social Services
108th Street Building
8th Floor, 9942 108 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2J5