Grants and Funding Coordinator

CARE PACK is a Manitoba-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing specialized therapy dog teams to support first responders, individuals, families, and communities during critical incidents and emotionally challenging situations.

Unlike traditional therapy dog visitation programs, CARE PACK focuses on operational readiness, specialized training, and working alongside fire departments, emergency medical services, police, and emergency social services to provide comfort, emotional support, and meaningful human connection when it is needed most.

The Grants & Funding Coordinator will play an important role in helping CARE PACK secure financial support to expand our specialized therapy dog program and strengthen our operational readiness.

Responsibilities include:

• Research and identify government, corporate, foundation, and community grant opportunities.


• Identify funding programs that align with CARE PACK's mission and eligibility requirements.


• Write, prepare, and submit professional grant applications following leadership approval.


• Gather supporting documents, budgets, and organizational information required for funding applications.


• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.


• Track application progress, funding decisions, and follow-up communications.


• Assist with preparing grant reports and documenting how funding is used.


• Work collaboratively with CARE PACK's Director of Finance and Director of Fundraising, Sponsorship & Events.


• Identify funding opportunities to support handler training, canine education, uniforms, equipment, insurance, and operational needs.


• Maintain accurate records of grant applications, correspondence, and funding outcomes.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to CARE PACK's growth and sustainability while helping us prepare specialized therapy dog teams to support first responders and communities when they need it most.

Research, write, prepare, and submit professional grant applications, with all applications requiring approval from CARE PACK leadership prior to submission.

• Strong written communication and professional writing skills.


• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, or proposal development is preferred.


• Strong research and organizational skills.


• Ability to identify suitable funding opportunities and understand eligibility requirements.


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.


• Comfortable using computers, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and online grant application systems.


• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple applications.


• Basic understanding of budgets and financial documentation.


• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.


• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and funding processes is an asset.


• Reliable, motivated, and passionate about supporting CARE PACK's mission

• Hands-on experience researching, writing, and submitting grant applications for a growing nonprofit organization.


• Grant proposal development and professional writing skills.


• Knowledge of government, corporate, and foundation funding programs.


• Budget preparation and financial documentation.


• Project management, organization, and deadline management.


• Experience developing funding strategies for CARE PACK's specialized therapy dog program.


• Collaboration with nonprofit leadership, finance, and fundraising teams.


• Grant reporting, evaluation, and funding accountability.


• Professional communication and relationship building with funding organizations.

Related Careers:

• Grant Writer


• Grants & Funding Coordinator


• Fundraising and Development Officer


• Nonprofit Development Manager


• Grant Administrator


• Proposal Writer


• Philanthropy Coordinator


• Community Investment Coordinator


• Nonprofit Program Manager


• Corporate Giving and Sponsorship Coordinator

Approximately 3-5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. Hours may vary depending on grant opportunities and application deadlines. This position can be performed remotely, with occasional virtual or in-person meetings with CARE PACK leadership.

• Online Application Form Below
• Email: info@carepackbuddies.ca (Include Opportunity ID)