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Title:

Building Cultural Competency to Improve Care Experiences for Veterans with PTSD and Dementia

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$126,927.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 19, 2028

Description:

Cultural competence is critical for healthcare providers to improve care experiences for an increasingly diverse population of Veterans with PTSD and dementia. This project aims to: 1) Expand on a preliminary cultural competence framework, 2) To develop a trauma-informed educational program for healthcare providers in long-term care homes.

Organization:

Veterans Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

Organizations to conduct research and implement initiatives and projects that support the well-being of Veterans and their families.

Location:

Peterborough, Ontario, CA K9L 0G2

Reference Number:

001-2025-2026-Q4-00119

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119268928

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Trent University

Federal Riding Name:

Peterborough

Federal Riding Number:

35086

Program:

Veteran and Family Well-being Fund

Program Purpose:

The Veteran and Family Well-being Fund provides grants and contributions to private, public, academic or Indigenous organizations to conduct research and implement initiatives and projects that support the well-being of Veterans and their families

Coverage:

Ontario