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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASPCA ASPCA Research Grants | July 31, 2023 | $20,000 (Psychological Trauma Research), $40,000 (Applied Behavior Research), and $50,000 (Access to Veterinary Care Research and Cruelty Research) | Organizations in the United States & Canada only | https://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2023/03/29/2023-aspca-research-grants |
Petco Foundation: Love Story | TBD | $10,000 | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | |
Maddie's Grants Giveaways | Ongoing | $10,000 | #ThanksToMaddie Grant Giveaways | https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm |
Cold Noses Foundation | August 1st - September 30th | $5000 | Grants that deal with spay and neuter and/or TNR only will be considered for further review | https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/node/86 |
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 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-grantees/ |
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 | Funding & 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: Quarter 1: Feb 1 – April 15
Quarter 2: May 1 – July 15
Quarter 3: August 1 – October 15
Quarter 4: November 1 – December 31 | $5,000 | Grant applications accepted on a quarterly basis. | 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/goods-program | |
Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation | Open till July 1, 2023 | $10,000+ | New York City and neighboring counties only
Annual application deadline is July 1 | http://fdnweb.org/frankenberg/ |
Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grants | Open | $60,000 | https://network.bestfriends.org/opportunities/rachael-ray-no-kill-excellence-grants | |
Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants | Open | $50,000 | https://network.bestfriends.org/opportunities/rachael-ray-save-them-all-grants | |
PetSmart: Emergency Relief | Ongoing | $10,000+ | Disaster relief | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/emergency-relief |
PetSmart: Adoption Prep | Opens October 16, 2023 and closes November 2, 2023 | $75,000 | Opens October 16, 2023 and closes November 2, 2023 | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/adoption-prep |
PetSmart: Adoption Partner Rewards | Ongoing | $250,000 | 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 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-grantees/ |
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 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-grantees/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Kong toy grant | Ongoing | Toys | Kong toys, awarded on a quarterly basis | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-grantees/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Emergency Medical Grant | Ongoing | $1000 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Dog Field Trips/Short-Term Fostering Grant
| Ongoing | $1000 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-grantees/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Disaster Grant | Ongoing | $10,000 | Disaster relief | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-grantees/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Cat Enrichment | Ongoing | $1000 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-grantees/ |
Petco Foundation: Intake Diversion and Spay Neuter Providers | Opens: March 1st | $50,000 | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | |
Petco Foundation: Community Adoption Event | Ongoing | 500+ adoptions event , signup through portal | 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/ | |
Petco Foundation: Pet Cancer Research | Ongoing | Invitation Only | https://www.petcofoundation.org/holiday-wishes/ | |
Petco Foundation: AWO | June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023 | $100,000+ | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | |
Pedigree Foundation: Dogs Rule | Open | $50,000 | Need to login to portal | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ |
Pedigree Foundation: Program Development Grants | Open | $15,000 | Need to login to portal | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ |
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief Grant | Ongoing | $5000 | Form submission | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ |
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
| January 15, May 15, and August 15, 2023 | $50,000 | Great Lakes region | https://kennethscottcharitabletrust.org/ |
Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund
| Ongoing | $1000 | No paid staff | http://hugsandkissesanimalfund.org/grant-application/ |
Healthy Paws | Ongoing | $20,000 | Rescue Race canceled in 2020, in favor of ongoing grants | https://woobox.com/3vtugt |
Dr. Jane Foundation
| Ongoing | $3000 | Invitation only | https://lifesabundance.com/pets/foundation.aspx |
Dogs Trust USA | closed | $50,000 | Currently reviewing grants program for 2023 | https://www.dogstrustusa.org/our-grants/ |
Cold Noses Foundation
| February 1st - March 31st | $5000 | Grants that deal with education, community outreach, and/or medical care will be considered for further review. | https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/node/86 |
Bissell Pet Foundation | Ongoing: SPRING cycle & FALL cycle | $5000+ | https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/grants/ | |
The Binky Foundation: Forward Steps | Ongoing | $2000 | By invitation only. | https://binkyfoundation.org/our-grant-program/ |
The Binky Foundation: First Steps | Ongoing | $1000 | https://binkyfoundation.org/our-grant-program/ | |
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: March 15 (SPRING cycle) and September 15 (FALL cycle) | $2500 | Grant applications are considered semi-annually | 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, 2023 | Only in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. | 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 | Funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis. | https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/second-chance-grants/ |
Other grants to be opened
Title | Deadline | Grant (max) | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pedigree Foundation: Covid-19 Support Copy | Closed | $2500 | Closed | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ |
Maddie's Open Arms Challenge 2023 | Closed | https://maddiesfund.force.com/grants/FGM_Portal__CommunitySignin | https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm | |
The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation | Closed | $10,000 | Check in June 2023 | https://www.parksfoundation.org/ |
The Summerlee Foundation
| Closed | $200,000 | https://summerlee.org/animal-protection-program-overview/ | |
The PIP Fund: BIKO’S GIFT | Closed | $2500 | https://www.paalsinc.org/pip | |
The PIP Fund: KORA’S GRANT | Closed | $6000 | https://www.paalsinc.org/pip | |
PetSmart: Transport | Closed | $150,000 | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/transport | |
Petco Foundation: Unsung Heroes | Closed | $50,000 | Extraordinary life-saving efforts stories | https://www.petcofoundation.org/unsung-heroes/ |
Petco Foundation: Innovation Showdown | Closed | $250,000 | For innovative projects | https://www.petcofoundation.org/innovation-showdown/ |
Oxbow Rescue Grant
| Closed | $20,000 | Check for updates for 2023 Grants | https://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/the-oxbow-way/appreciation/annual-rescue-grants |
Maddie's BIPOC-Led Operating Support Grants | Closed | $5,000 | https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm | |
Lazin Animal Foundation
| Closed | $10,000+ | https://www.lazinanimal.org/grants/ | |
Grey Muzzle Organization
| Closed | $10,000 | Join mailing list to be notified. | https://www.greymuzzle.org/grants/about-grey-muzzle-grants |
Doris Day Animal Foundation | Closed | $5000 | Invitation only | https://www.dorisdayanimalfoundation.org/grants |
Banfield Foundation: Safer Together Grant | Closed | $15,000 | Opens: September 2023 | https://mvhcares.tfaforms.net/f/BFSTG |
Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant | Closed | $4000 | Permanently closed | http://americanhumane.org/initiative/meacham-foundation-memorial-grant/ |
TREAT - APPLY NOW
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.
No integration is needed.
"Treat covers most of our dog food supplies, with almost zero effort on our side"
Katy Z. Heerssen, Director, Special Pals, Houston
30,000+
treats, meals & toys sent in 2021
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