
60+ Grants for Animal Shelters, May-June 2022
This list has been prepared by Treat, a pet care support program. We are working on expanding this list to 100 grants.
Open grants & programs
Title | Deadline | Grant (max) | Notes | Link |
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Petfinder Foundation: Adoption Options in Action Grant | Ongoing | Workshop, invitation only | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation: Play Yard Renovation Grant
| Ongoing | $5,000 | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief | Ongoing | $5,000 | Disaster relief | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/disaster_relief_grant_seekers.pdf |
Banfield Foundation: Community Care Grants
| January, April, July, and October | Medical supplies | https://mvhcares.tfaforms.net/f/BFCCG | |
Banfield Foundation: Veterinary Medical Equipment Grant
| February, May, August, and November | Medical equipment | https://mvhcares.tfaforms.net/f/BFMEG | |
Treat | Ongoing | Food bags, medical treatment, kennel maintenance | http://www.TreatVA.com | |
Arnall Family Foundation | Ongoing | $350,000 | Oklahoma only | https://arnallfamilyfoundation.org/contact/ |
Walmart: Local Community Grants | Open | $5,000 | https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants | |
Stanton Foundation: Mobile Adoption Van Grant | Ongoing | $150,000 | Adoption van | http://thestantonfoundation.org/canine/mobile-adoption-vans |
Rescue Bank | Ongoing | Food bags | https://feedingfurryfriends.org/rescue-bank-1 | |
Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation | Open | $10,000+ | New York City and neighboring counties only | http://fdnweb.org/frankenberg/ |
PetSmart: Emergency Relief | Ongoing | $10,000+ | Disaster relief | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/emergency-relief |
PetSmart: Adoption Partner Rewards | Ongoing | $400,000 | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/adoption-partner/adoption-partner-rewards | |
PetSafe | Ongoing | $10,000 | Counties in Tennessee and Virginia | https://www.radiosystemscorporation.com/apply-grant |
Petfinder Foundation: Senior Pet Adoption Grants | Ongoing | $1000 | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation: P.L.A.Y. Pet Beds | Ongoing | Beds | PLAY pet beds | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Orvis Animal Care Grant
| Ongoing | $1000 | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation: Kong toy grant | Ongoing | Toys | Kong toys | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Emergency Medical Grant | Ongoing | $1000 | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation: Dog Field Trips/Short-Term Fostering Grant
| Ongoing | $500 | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation: Disaster Grant | Ongoing | $10,000 | Disaster relief | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Cat Enrichment | Ongoing | $1000 | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Petco Foundation: Community Adoption Event | Ongoing | 500+ adoptions event | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | |
Petco Foundation: Disaster relief
support | Ongoing | Disaster relief | https://www.petcofoundation.org/relief/ | |
Petco Foundation: PCA shelter pet cancer treatment fund
| Ongoing | Cancer treatment | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | |
Oxbow Rescue Grant
| Ongoing | $20,000 | https://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/the-oxbow-way/appreciation/annual-rescue-grants | |
On Shore Foundation
| Ongoing | $50,000+ | Income/assets less than $275K | https://onshorefoundation.org/request-a-donation |
Mutt Nation Foundation
| Open | $5000 | Invitation only | https://muttnation.com/foundation/mutts-across-america/ |
Mary Jo & Hank Greenberg Foundation
| Ongoing | $50,000+ | Mainly in California | https://www.grantmakers.io/profiles/v0/954738423-mary-jo-and-hank-greenberg-animal-welfare-foundation/ |
Little Guy Grants
| Ongoing | $25,000 | https://www.tailsofjoy.net/little-guy-grants/ | |
Laura J. Niles Foundation
| Ongoing | $10,000+ | https://www.lauraniles.org/grant-application.html | |
Kurgo Foundation
| Ongoing | $1000 | https://www.kurgo.com/grant-application-form/ | |
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
| May 30, August 30 | $50,000 | Great Lakes region | https://kennethscottcharitabletrust.org/ |
Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund
| Ongoing | $1000 | No paid staff | http://hugsandkissesanimalfund.org/grant-application/ |
Healthy Paws Rescue Race | Ongoing | $20,000 | https://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/rescue-race | |
Dr. Jane Foundation
| Ongoing | $3000 | Invitation only | https://lifesabundance.com/pets/foundation.aspx |
Doris Day Animal Foundation | January, April, July, and October | $5000 | https://www.dorisdayanimalfoundation.org/grants/guidelines-and-faq | |
The Binky Foundation: Forward Steps | Ongoing | $2000 | https://binkyfoundation.org/our-grant-program/ | |
The Binky Foundation: First Steps | Ongoing | $1000 | https://binkyfoundation.org/our-grant-program/ | |
Banfield Foundation: Safer Together Grant | March and September | $15,000 | https://mvhcares.tfaforms.net/f/BFSTG | |
Banfield Foundation: Disaster Relief Grant | Ongoing | $10,000+ | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | |
Banfield Foundation: COVID-19 Respond and Rebuild Grants
| Ongoing | $10,000 | ||
Athletes for Animals
| Ongoing | $2500 | https://athletesforanimals.org/our-reach/apply-for-grants/ | |
New York State Animal Population Control Program
| Ongoing | $10,000+ | NYS only | https://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2013/02/11/new-york-state-animal-population-control-program |
ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI) Grants
| November 1, 2022 | https://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2015/04/23/aspca-northern-tier-shelter-initiative-ntsi-grants | ||
Feed the Hungry | Ongoing | Food bags & medical supplies | https://form.jotform.com/200995695358169 | |
Second Chance Grant
| Ongoing | $2000 | https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/second-chance-grants/ |
Other grants to be opened
Title | Deadline | Grant (max) | Notes | Link |
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The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation | Closed | $10,000 | Opens: 2023 | https://www.parksfoundation.org/ |
The Summerlee Foundation
| Closed | $200,000 | Opens: July 2022 | https://summerlee.org/animal-protection-program-overview/ |
Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants | Closed | $50,000 | Opens: January 23
| https://network.bestfriends.org/opportunities/rachael-ray-save-them-all-grants |
The PIP Fund: BIKO’S GIFT | Closed | $2500 | Opens: 2022 | https://www.paalsinc.org/pip |
The PIP Fund: KORA’S GRANT | Closed | $6000 | Opens: 2022 | https://www.paalsinc.org/pip |
PetSmart: Adoption Prep | Closed | $75,000 | Opens: August 2022 | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/adoption-prep |
PetSmart: Transport | Closed | $150,000 | Opens: 2022 | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/transport |
Petco Foundation: Intake Diversion and Spay Neuter Providers | Closed | $50,000 | Opens: 2023 | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ |
Petco Foundation: Unsung Heroes | Closed | $50,000 | Opens: January 23 | https://www.petcofoundation.org/unsung-heroes/ |
Petco Foundation: Holiday Wishes | Closed | $100,000 | Opens: 2022 | https://www.petcofoundation.org/holiday-wishes/ |
Petco Foundation: AWO | Closed | $!00,000+ | Opens: July 1,2022 | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ |
Petco Foundation: Innovation Showdown | Closed | $250,000 | For innovative projects | https://www.petcofoundation.org/innovation-showdown/ |
Pedigree Foundation: Dogs Rule | Closed | $50,000 | Opens: March 2022 | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/grant-program/ |
Pedigree Foundation: Program Development Grants | Closed | $15,000 | Opens: March 2022 | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/grant-program/ |
Maddie's Innovation Grant | Closed | $5,000 | https://www.maddiesfund.org/how-to-apply-for-maddies-fund-innovation-grants.htm | |
Lazin Animal Foundation
| Closed | $10,000+ | https://www.lazinanimal.org/grants/ | |
Grey Muzzle Organization
| Closed | $10,000 | Opens: 2023 | https://www.greymuzzle.org/grants/about-grey-muzzle-grants |
Dogs Trust USA | Closed | $50,000 | Opens: Jan 23 | https://www.dogstrustusa.org/our-grants/ |
Cold Noses Foundation
| Closed | $5000 | Opens: August 1st 2022. Up to $200K income / year | https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/node/86 |
Bissell Pet Foundation | Closed | $5000+ | Opens: Sep 2022 | https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/grants/ |
Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant | Closed | $4000 | Opens : 2023 | http://americanhumane.org/initiative/meacham-foundation-memorial-grant/ |
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1. Direct support - Treat users support their shelter pets in 3 main areas: food bags, medical treatment and kennel maintenance.
2. More adoptions - Treat users are being incentivized on the platform to promote their pets to get adopted, and also they can adopt the pet by themselves.
3. Volunteering - Treat users are being incentivized on the platform to volunteer in the shelter.
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Katy Z. Heerssen, Director, Special Pals, Houston

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