Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund (Fact Sheet)

by **Wolfman** Tue 06 Mar 2018, 2:38 pm

Effective Date

Implementation of all Budget 2017 initiatives is expected on April 1, 2018.

Background

The Government of Canada is fulfilling its commitment to the well-being of Veterans and their families through the establishment of a Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund. This fund would be used for the development of new and innovative ways to support Veterans and their families by providing financial support to organizations to conduct research and implement initiatives and projects. These organizations can be non-profit, voluntary and in some cases, for-profit as well.

This benefit is just one step the Government is taking to continue to improve benefits and services offered to Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families.

Quick Facts

$13.9 million over four years to establish a Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to foster the development of innovative programs by third-party organizations.

VAC would issue periodic calls for proposals where stakeholders would be invited to submit applications for funding for projects and initiatives related to issues impacting Veterans and their families. The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund would be used to support these projects and initiatives.

The fund would support the promotion of increased knowledge and understanding through research, and the development of community based and innovative services to address new and emerging needs within the Veteran community.

The new fund would come into effect April 1, 2018.

http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-us/department-officials/minister/budget/supporting-families/well-being-fund-facts

by Silversun Fri 04 May 2018, 1:11 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada now accepting applications for new Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund

May 4, 2018

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/veterans-affairs-canada-now-accepting-applications-for-new-veteran-and-family-well-being-fund-681738571.html

by RevForce Mon 22 Oct 2018, 2:02 pm

Veterans' Affairs Minister awards $3 million to organizations helping veterans, families

CTV Montreal
Published Monday, October 22, 2018

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https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/veterans-affairs-minister-awards-3-million-to-organizations-helping-veterans-families-1.4144161

by Sandman Mon 22 Oct 2018, 6:45 pm

21 Canadian organizations awarded Funding to support Canadian Veterans and their families

MONTREAL, Oct. 22, 2018

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/21-canadian-organizations-awarded-funding-to-support-canadian-veterans-and-their-families-698217571.html

by Cooper Sat 24 Nov 2018, 8:20 pm

Meet the organizations that will be receiving funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund in 2018

http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/information-for/families-and-survivors/well-being-fund/vfwb-orgs

by Oliver Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2:08 pm

Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund

by Slider Thu 28 Feb 2019, 10:56 am

Veterans Affairs Canada now accepting 2019 applications for the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund

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Feb 28, 2019, 08:00 ET

Annual fund available for organizations with innovative ideas that will improve the well-being of Veterans and their families.

OTTAWA, Feb. 28, 2019 /CNW/ - Research and innovation are vital to continually improving the well-being of Veterans and their families. The Veteran and Well-being Fund supports innovative initiatives and projects through grants and contributions to private, public or academic organizations to conduct research and implement initiatives and projects that support the well-being of Veterans and their families.

Today, Veterans Affairs Canada launched the second call for applications for the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund. Organizations are invited to share their innovative ideas and encouraged to submit their applications online as early as possible. The deadline to submit an application for the 2019 year is March 31, 2019.

In 2018 the Fund supported 21 initiatives across Canada that will contribute to the well-being of Veterans and their families. These initiatives were in many differing areas, including: Veteran homelessness, transitioning out of the military, mental health and physical rehabilitation. The complete list of past recipients and their projects can be found here.

Learn more about the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund at https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-vac/research/well-being-fund/vfwb-guidelines

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/veterans-affairs-canada-now-accepting-2019-applications-for-the-veteran-and-family-well-being-fund-881705983.html

by **Alpha** Wed 13 Mar 2019, 3:39 pm

Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada meets with local organizations addressing Veterans issues

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Mar 13, 2019, 13:00 ET

The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund is open for a second round of applications until March 29th.

EDMONTON, March 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Veterans Affairs Canada - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, met with three organizations receiving funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund in 2018 during a recent visit to Edmonton.

Minister MacAulay discussed the unique initiatives the three Edmonton-based organizations are undertaking. He also encouraged other organizations whose research, projects or initiative will have a positive and lasting impact on the Veteran community, to apply for the second round of funding in 2019.

The Governors of the University of Alberta, A New Dynamic Enterprise Inc. (ANDE), and Klassen Rehabilitation Consulting, Appelt OT/Mindful Pain Management, and JL Smith Occupational Therapy Services Ltd. attended the meeting, where the Minister had a chance to discuss the progress achieved so far as a result of the VAC's investment.

The Governors of the University of Alberta are testing Hand self-Shiatsu--a pragmatic, no-cost, non-pharmacological form of sleep intervention.

ANDE are implementing the Transitions LifeShop--a two and a half day retreat that uses neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to tap into limiting beliefs, meta-programs and identify unproductive habits, patterns and stress triggers.

Klassen Rehabilitation Consulting, Appelt OT/Mindful Pain Management, and JL Smith Occupational Therapy Services Ltd.—a group of occupational therapists with training and certification to facilitate mindfulness meditation programs—are developing the Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) program to ease the pain and suffering of people who live with chronic pain.

Quotes

"I am very impressed with the work these organizations have been doing with the funding they received from the Well-Being Fund. The programs and services they're developing are helping Veterans manage chronic pain, creating transition retreats where Veterans can make major gains in personal development, and offering non-pharmacological ways to live with occupational stress injuries and combat sleep deprivation—all of which are important steps forward for Veterans and their families."
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minster of Veterans Affairs and Associated Minister of National Defence

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/minister-of-veterans-affairs-canada-meets-with-local-organizations-addressing-veterans-issues-837025923.html

by Maxstar Tue 21 May 2019, 11:50 am

Veterans Affairs minister meets with Veteran Family Well-Being Fund recipient in Winnipeg

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May 21, 2019

The Canadian Virtual Hospice is receiving funding over three year period

WINNIPEG, May 21, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence visited the headquarters of The Canadian Virtual Hospice in Winnipeg on Tuesday.

The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and information about palliative and end-of-life care to a variety of stakeholders in Canada, including patients, their families, health professionals, researchers and educators via their web-based platform. The Canadian Virtual Hospice is working with Veterans Affairs Canada, grief experts, Veterans and their families to develop a series of online learning modules in both official languages that are tailored to the unique grief experience of Canadian Veterans (CAF and RCMP) and their families.

The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund provides grants and contributions to private, public or academic organizations to conduct research and implement initiatives and projects that support the well-being of Veterans and their families. The Canadian Virtual Hospice was amongst the first cohort of recipients.

Learn more about the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund at veterans.gc.ca/VFWB.

Quotes

"The grief process is difficult for all Canadians, but can be a unique experience for Veterans and their Families. This is why it is so important to have services custom-made for them. I am impressed with the work the Canadian Virtual Hospice will do to help Veterans and their families navigate this sensitive period in their lives."
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

"We commend Veterans Affairs for making this innovative investment in the wellbeing of Veterans and their families. The loss of comrades, exposure to casualties, and transitioning to civilian life, are common situations that trigger grief reactions. The Canadian Virtual Hospice will translate this funding into accessible digital tools tailored to the grief-related needs of former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP and their families."

Shelly Cory, Executive Director, Canadian Virtual Hospice.

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/veterans-affairs-minister-meets-with-veteran-family-well-being-fund-recipient-in-winnipeg-875827757.html

by **Zoneforce** Wed 03 Jul 2019, 3:57 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada announces funding for Shaping Purpose

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Jul 03, 2019, 12:00 ET

$750,000 from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund supports study to assess Shaping Purpose program for transitioning Veterans and their domestic partner

SAINT JOHN, NB, July 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, accompanied by Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, and Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John – Rothesay, announced funding for the Shaping Purpose Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study. Shaping Purpose was awarded $750,000 over five years in funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund as part of the 2018-19 application process.

The Government of Canada's Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund provides grants and contributions annually to select private, public or academic organizations to support research, initiatives and projects that encourage or enhance the well-being of the Veteran community.

Quotes

"We are investing in projects with the greatest positive impact on Veterans and their families and the work coming out of Shaping Purpose does just that. This project will create an innovative service that will allow us to better understand what actually constitutes a successful transition for both our Veterans and their families. And at the end of the day, that is exactly what we want: Veterans and their family members to live happier lives after service."

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

"Shaping Purpose provides people of all ages the tools to create a personal life plan that delivers tangible results. Support through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund will play a crucial role in allowing the Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study to assist Canada's Veterans on their path to a successful transition from their military career."

Lorne Brett, Founder, Shaping Purpose

Quick Facts

*The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund is part of the supports and benefits included in Budget 2017 which focus on improving the well-being of Veterans and their families.

*Shaping Purpose will receive $150,000 a year, for five years, to support the Shaping Purpose Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study

*The Shaping Purpose Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study will assess the Shaping Purpose program for transitioning Veterans and their domestic partner and develop a method for defining a successful transition from military service to civilian life.

*VAC distributes $3 million annually to organizations across Canada through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.

*The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund is a resource for organizations involved in research, initiatives or projects meant to improve the well-being of Veterans and their families.

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/veterans-affairs-canada-announces-funding-for-shaping-purpose-835718286.html

by JAFO Wed 03 Jul 2019, 4:19 pm

Derring wrote:
Veterans Affairs Canada announces funding for Shaping Purpose

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Veterans Affairs Canada
Jul 03, 2019, 12:00 ET

$750,000 from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund supports study to assess Shaping Purpose program for transitioning Veterans and their domestic partner

SAINT JOHN, NB, July 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, accompanied by Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, and Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John – Rothesay, announced funding for the Shaping Purpose Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study. Shaping Purpose was awarded $750,000 over five years in funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund as part of the 2018-19 application process.

The Government of Canada's Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund provides grants and contributions annually to select private, public or academic organizations to support research, initiatives and projects that encourage or enhance the well-being of the Veteran community.

Quotes

"We are investing in projects with the greatest positive impact on Veterans and their families and the work coming out of Shaping Purpose does just that. This project will create an innovative service that will allow us to better understand what actually constitutes a successful transition for both our Veterans and their families. And at the end of the day, that is exactly what we want: Veterans and their family members to live happier lives after service."

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

"Shaping Purpose provides people of all ages the tools to create a personal life plan that delivers tangible results. Support through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund will play a crucial role in allowing the Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study to assist Canada's Veterans on their path to a successful transition from their military career."

Lorne Brett, Founder, Shaping Purpose

Quick Facts

*The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund is part of the supports and benefits included in Budget 2017 which focus on improving the well-being of Veterans and their families.

*Shaping Purpose will receive $150,000 a year, for five years, to support the Shaping Purpose Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study

*The Shaping Purpose Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study will assess the Shaping Purpose program for transitioning Veterans and their domestic partner and develop a method for defining a successful transition from military service to civilian life.

*VAC distributes $3 million annually to organizations across Canada through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.

*The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund is a resource for organizations involved in research, initiatives or projects meant to improve the well-being of Veterans and their families.

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/veterans-affairs-canada-announces-funding-for-shaping-purpose-835718286.html

Ahhhh not to be rude but isn't the above description of this company the same as a Case Manager from any District Office across Canada?
Goes without saying; waste of money that could have been spent better.

by **Trooper** Wed 03 Jul 2019, 6:55 pm

Never had these types of problems from the pension act. Transition should be left and funded by DND. They took away the pension act in 2006, and let me tell you we are still seeing problems left-right and center. Another announcement of funds going towards something that does not go into the pockets of disabled Veterans.

Am I the only one who see's this?

by **Zoneforce** Wed 10 Jul 2019, 1:01 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada announces funding for CIMVHR in 2019-20

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Jul 10, 2019, 10:00 ET

VAC confirms Budget 2019 funding for the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research

KINGSTON, ON, July 10, 2019 /CNW/ - Minister MacAulay confirmed funding in the amount of $25 million, over 10 years, for the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) today. Funding for CIMVHR was proposed as part of a larger push for Veteran-centric research in the Budget 2019 announcement.

Research done by CIMVHR is used by departmental decision and policy makers, program planners, health managers, clinicians and various stakeholders as they support the physical, mental and social health of Veterans and their families. The Government of Canada's current contribution agreement to fund the operations of CIMVHR with Health Canada ends on March 31, 2020.

Minister MacAulay also recognized the work that Queen's University staff have done toward changing the Servicewomen's Salute website into the Servicewomen's Salute Online Portal for Research and Resources. Queen's will receive a total of $210,000 over 5 years from VAC via the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund, $42,000 a year from 2018-2023.

The Servicewomen's Salute Online Portal for Research and Resources has three core goals: to compile a comprehensive literature review of research about women Veterans and a scan for resources, in both English and French; to transform the Servicewomen's Salute website into an online Portal that can accommodate greater traffic, web-security and data protection, content generation, and regular cross-postings with social media; and to produce English and French language blog posts for knowledge translation of research materials for women Veterans.

The announcement was held today at Queen's University in Mitchell Hall. Yvonne Cooper, Executive Director, Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research was MC for the event which was also attended by local Veterans' organizations, stakeholders Queen's University and CIMVHR staff, as well as Legion, RCMP and CAF representatives.

Quotes

"Meeting the health needs of those who served in Canada's armed forces depends on access to leading scientific research in the military and Veteran health field. Queen's University has been an invaluable asset to our Veteran community in this regard, both in terms of the work they've done for CIMVHR and Servicewomen's Salute. Continued collaboration between all stakeholders in this area benefits not only military members, Veterans and their families—but Canada as a whole."
- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

"Research has shown that one in four Canadian Armed Forces members will have trouble transitioning from military to civilian life—this is particularly true for women in uniform. A robust and customized research and community resource of information, research, support, and engagement for Canadian military women would help servicewomen navigate their transitions more easily. This financial contribution from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund will allow Queen's University and the Centre for International and Defence Policy to partner with Servicewomen's Salute Canada to provide access to these resources and assist servicewomen leaving the CAF and veteran servicewomen to transition into civilian life and thrive in their local communities."
- Dr Allan English PhD CD Associate Professor, Department of History, Queen's University, Kingston Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Rosemary Park, MSc CD Servicewomen's Salute – Hommage aux Femmes Militaires Canada Lead

"CIMVHR has worked tirelessly to build a collaborative network between academia, government, industry and philanthropy to advance research in the area of military, Veteran and family health and wellbeing. Recognizing the importance of research and the impact it has on those who so selflessly serve, and their families, this Government of Canada funding will continue to strengthen the foundation for CIMVHR to continue leading the way for the next ten years. We are honoured to continue serving those who serve us."
- Dr. David Pedlar, Scientific Director, Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research

Quick Facts

The 10th CIMVHR Forum will be held in Ottawa-Gatineau at the Hilton Lac-Leamy from October 21-23, 2019.
CIMVHR is part of the 5-Eyes Mental Health Research and Innovation Collaboration.
CIMVHR was a research partner of the 2017 Toronto Invictus Games.
The Servicewomen's Online Portal for Research and Resources is a centralized online hub for research relating to Canadian female veterans.
The Servicewomen's Online Portal for Research and Resources means no more tedious internet searches for targeted material and resources on Canadian female veterans.

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/veterans-affairs-canada-announces-funding-for-cimvhr-in-2019-20-832407877.html

by **Masefield** Mon 22 Jul 2019, 12:35 pm

22 Canadian organizations awarded funding to support Canadian Veterans and their families

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Jul 22, 2019, 10:00 ET

Veterans Affairs Canada announces the organizations receiving funding through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to address Veterans' issues

MONTREAL, July 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Bold, innovative ideas backed up by solid research are vital to continually improving the well-being of Veterans and their families. This is why the Government of Canada created the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund—to support the creation of innovative initiatives, research and projects that improve the well-being of Veterans and their families.

Applications for the 2019-2020 year of funding closed in early 2019, after which 22 projects were selected—out of 114 total applicants from across Canada—to receive financial support. The $3 million funding will support research and initiatives to provide better support for the Veteran community in four key areas: Veteran homelessness, Veteran employment, women Veterans, and mental health.

The announcement was held at Old Brewery Mission, one of this year's successful applicants. Their specific funding will go towards Les Sentinelles, which will help homeless Veterans find housing and support them in accessing necessary services. The Respect Campaign, also based in Montreal, will use its Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund support to host the Respect Forum, a national networking initiative to promote collaborative approaches to service delivery for Veterans, first responders, and their families.

Quotes

"The Veteran Family and Well-Being Fund is about encouraging bold thinking and new ideas to meet the needs of Canada's Veteran community. We are investing in projects with the greatest positive impact on Veterans and their families. We encourage everyone who applied to keep striving to provide a better life for Canada's Veterans and their loved ones."
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

"This new funding from Veterans Affairs Canada will not only bolster our Sentinels of the Street program, which provides housing and support to homeless veterans, it sends a positive message that the federal government is taking ownership of the problem. By supporting community-led initiatives, VAC is demonstrating its intention to collaborate with those on the front-lines working to end veteran homelessness in Canada."
Matthew Pearce, President and Chief Executive Officer, Old Brewery Mission

"We are grateful for the support of Veterans Affairs Canada. This funding will enable us to map over 900 organizations, including in Northern and Indigenous communities, that support our Veterans from sea to sea to sea. This comprehensive map of civilian and public sector organizations will be a world's first."
Steve Gregory, Co-founder, RESPECT Campaign

Quick Facts

The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund is just one of the supports and benefits introduced in Budget 2017 that are focused on improving the well-being of Veterans and their families.
The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund is a resource for organizations focusing or working on research, initiatives and projects tailored to improve the well-being of Veterans and their families.
The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund received 114 applications in 2019-20.
Associated Links

Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-vac/research/well-being-fund

Fact Sheet: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/public/pages/publications/system-pdfs/veteran-and-family-e.pdf

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/22-canadian-organizations-awarded-funding-to-support-canadian-veterans-and-their-families-899023125.html

by **Zoneforce** Fri 26 Jul 2019, 1:04 pm

Meet the organizations that received funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund in 2018:

https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-vac/research/well-being-fund/vfwb-orgs-2018

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