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65+ Grants for Animal Shelters, April- October 2023

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
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
Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grants
Open until September 29 2023
$60,000
https://network.bestfriends.org/opportunities/rachael-ray-no-kill-excellence-grants
Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants
Open until September 29 2023
$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 2, 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: 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/
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/
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
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
Ongoing
$5,000+
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
ASPCA ASPCA Research Grants
Closed
$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
Pedigree Foundation: Covid-19 Support Copy
Closed
$2500
Closed
https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/
Maddie's Open Arms Challenge 2023
Closed
https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm https://maddiesfund.force.com/grants/ FGM_Portal__CommunitySignin
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/
Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation
Closed
$10,000+
New York City and neighboring counties only Annual application deadline is July 1
http://fdnweb.org/frankenberg/
The PIP Fund: BIKO’S GIFT
Closed
$2500
https://www.paalsinc.org/pip
The PIP Fund: KORA’S GRANT
Closed
$500
https://www.paalsinc.org/pip
PetSmart: Transport
Closed
$150,000
https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/transport
Petco Foundation: Intake Diversion and Spay Neuter Providers
Closed
$50,000
https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/
Petco Foundation: Unsung Heroes
Closed
$50,000
Extraordinary life-saving efforts stories
https://www.petcofoundation.org/unsung-heroes/
Petco Foundation: AWO
Closed
$100,000+
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
Need to login to portal
https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/
Pedigree Foundation: Program Development Grants
Closed
$15,000
Need to login to portal
https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief Grant
Closed
$5000
Form submission
https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/
Oxbow Rescue Grant
Closed
$50,000
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
$10,000
https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm
Lazin Animal Foundation
Closed
$10,000+
https://www.lazinanimal.org/grants/
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Closed
$50,000
Great Lakes region
https://kennethscottcharitabletrust.org/
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
Dogs Trust USA
Closed
$50,000
Currently reviewing grants program for 2023
https://www.dogstrustusa.org/our-grants/
Cold Noses Foundation
Closed
$5000
Grants that deal with education, community outreach, and/or medical care will be considered for further review.
https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/node/86
Banfield Foundation: Safer Together Grant
Closed
$15,000
Opens: September 2023
https://mvhcares.tfaforms.net/f/BFSTG

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