Canada's Veterans and their families need to know that they are supported by their fellow Canadians, and their Government. Veterans Affairs Canada has made it a priority to provide the services and benefits Veterans need where they are needed as we acknowledge their service and the support provided by their families.
Today at the Old Mission Brewery, Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced investments that will further support Veterans through a variety of Veteran focused projects. These projects will address homelessness, help retrain transitioning Veterans, and support employment, while advancing mental health and important research. A special focus will be placed on investments to support women, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans, as well as their families.
The Veteran and Family Well-being Fund (VFWF) was launched by Veterans Affairs Canada in 2018. It provides grants and contributions to organizations for new or innovative research, Veteran and Veteran serving initiatives and projects that support the well-being of Veterans and their families. This year, 21 projects have been approved totaling $6M over three years. Between 2018 and 2023, the VFWF held five calls for applications resulting in $42.6M in funding awarded to 77 organizations to implement 123 initiatives.
A complete list of this year's recipients can be found here.
