Cathy Lane Goodfellow Empowerment Fund (Canada)

This fund was created for individuals and families living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in order to increase their opportunities for growth.

Funding Information

• Successful applicants may receive up to $750 per calendar year (January-December). Applicants may apply more than once per year, but will not be approved for more than $750 total per year.
• Approved grants must be used in full within the quarter it is given.
• Applicants should apply for the bursary only if they can’t receive funding for the activity from other sources.
• Priority will be given to individuals who have not previously been approved for funding.
• If an applicant is not successful they are welcome to re-apply at a later date.

Eligible Expenses

• Courses and classes (not core education)
• Supplies and tools
• Tutoring
• Employment readiness
• Health and wellness (e.g. transportation, dental costs, counselling, adaptive aids not covered by AISH, OT support, etc.)
• Cultural supports
• Respite care (e.g. summer camps, etc.)
• Housing support (not rent or damage deposit; funds can be used toward costs like moving costs or storage)
• Identification (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc.)

For more information, visit CFAN.