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80+ Grants for Animal Shelters, April - June 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petfinder Foundation: Other Animals | Ongoing | $1000 | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/other-animals/ | |
PetSmart: Natural Disaster Response | Ongoing | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/disaster-response | ||
Banfield Foundation: HOPE founds | Ongoing | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | ||
Banfield Foundation: Care Knows No Boundaries | Ongoing | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | ||
PetSmart: Improving access to veterinary care | Ongoing | 750,000 | Applications are accepted by invitation only | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/improving-access-to-veterinary-care |
Petco Foundation (Vaccinated and loved) | Ongoing | For organizations dedicated to providing free vaccine services to communities in need | https://petcolove.org/shelter-partners/grants/ | |
Petfinder Foundation (Sponsored) | Ongoing | Needs to be an active Petfinder Member | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/sponsor-a-pet/ | |
Petfinder Foundation (Purina Canada Happy Paws & Hearts Operation) | Ongoing | $5000 | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/purina-canada-happy-paws-hearts-operation-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation (Kia pet adoption) | Ongoing | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/kia-pet-adoption/ | ||
ASPCA Research Grants | May, June | The maximum individual grant amounts for each research area are $20,000 (Psychological Trauma Research), $40,000 (Applied Behavior Research), $50,000 (Access to Veterinary Care Research and Cruelty Research), and $30,000 (Farm Animal Welfare Research). Applications for amounts under the maximum amount are encouraged and will be assessed on an impact-for-cost basis. | Organizations in the United States & Canada only | https://www.aspcapro.org/researchgrants |
Pedigree Foundation: Covid-19 Support Copy | Ongoing | Program Development Grants
(from $10,000 to $15,000) and Dogs rule Grant
($50,000 a year for 2 years) | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ | |
Maddie's Grants Giveaways | Ongoing | $5,000 | https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm | |
Cold Noses Foundation | Ongoing | 4th Quarter: Africa and Asia / Grants that deal with spay and neuter and/or TNR only will be considered for further review | https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/node/86 | |
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 | Ongoing | $5,000 | Grant applications accepted on a quarterly basis. | https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants |
The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation | April 1 - April 30 | $10,000 | https://www.parksfoundation.org/ | |
Stanton Foundation: Mobile Adoption Van Grant | Ongoing | $80,000 | Adoption van | http://thestantonfoundation.org/canine/mobile-adoption-vans |
Rescue Bank | Ongoing | Food bags | https://feedingfurryfriends.org/goods-program | |
Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation | Ongoing | $10,000+ | New York City and neighboring counties only
Annual application deadline is July 1 | https://www.jpmorgan.com/solutions/private-bank/foundations/frankenberg |
PetSmart: Transport | Ongoing | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/transport | ||
PetSmart: Adoption Partner Rewards | Ongoing | $250,000 | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/adoption-partner/adoption-partner-rewards | |
Petfinder Foundation: Senior Pet Adoption Grants | Ongoing | $1000 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/susies-senior-dogs-invitation-only/ |
Petfinder Foundation: P.L.A.Y. Pet Beds | Ongoing | 10 Chill pads monthly | PLAY pet beds | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/p-l-a-y-pet-beds/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Dog enrichement
| Ongoing | $1000 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/dog-enrichment/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Kong toy grant | Ongoing | Toys | Kong toys, awarded on a quarterly basis | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/kong/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Emergency Medical Grant | Ongoing | $1000 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/emergency-medical-grant/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Dog Field Trips/Short-Term Fostering Grant
| Ongoing | $1000 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/dog-fieldtrips-short-term-fostering-grant/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Disaster response and recovery Grant | Ongoing | $10,000 | Disaster relief | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/disaster/ |
Petfinder Foundation: Cat Enrichment | Ongoing | $1000 | Apply through portal | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/cat-enrichment/ |
Petco Foundation: Access to care | Ongoing | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | ||
Petco Foundation: Vaccinated and Loved | Ongoing | 500+ adoptions event , signup through portal | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | |
Petco Foundation: Disaster Relief Support | Ongoing | Disaster relief | https://petcolove.org/shelter-partners/grants/ | |
Petco Foundation: Pet Cancer Treatment | Ongoing | Invitation Only | https://www.petcofoundation.org/holiday-wishes/ | |
Petco Foundation: AWO | Ongoing | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | ||
Pedigree Foundation: Dogs Rule | Ongoing | $50,000 a year for 2 years | Need to login to portal | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ |
Pedigree Foundation: Program Development Grants | Ongoing | $15,000 | Need to login to portal | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ |
On Shore Foundation
| Ongoing | $50,000+ | They are only accepting applications from organizations they have previously supported. They are not accepting new applicants. | https://onshorefoundation.org/request-a-donation |
Maddie's BIPOC-Led Operating Support Grants | Ongoing | $5,000 | https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm | |
Little Guy Grants
| Ongoing | https://www.tailsofjoy.net/little-guy-grants/ | ||
Laura J. Niles Foundation
| Ongoing | $50,000 | https://www.lauraniles.org/guidelines.html | |
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
| Ongoing | Great Lakes region | https://kennethscottcharitabletrust.org/ | |
Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund
| Ongoing | No paid staff | http://hugsandkissesanimalfund.org/grant-application/ | |
Grey Muzzle Organization
| Closed - Reopen February 2026 | $25,000 | Join mailing list to be notified. | https://www.greymuzzle.org/grants/about-grey-muzzle-grants |
Cold Noses Foundation
| April 1 - April 31 | $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 | The application dates are not announced in advance, so if you are interested in filling out a grant application, check the Grant Portal | https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/grants/ | |
The Binky Foundation: Forward Steps | Ongoing | $1000 | 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 | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | ||
Athletes for Animals
| Ongoing | $2500 | Grant applications are considered semi-annually | https://athletesforanimals.org/our-reach/apply-for-grants/ |
New York State Animal Population Control Program
| Ongoing | There are no deadlines to submit applications. | https://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2013/02/11/new-york-state-animal-population-control-program | |
ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI) Grants
| Ongoing | https://www.aspcapro.org/grants/grant-opportunities | ||
Feed the Hungry | Ongoing | Food bags & medical supplies | https://form.jotform.com/200995695358169 | |
Second Chance Grant
| Ongoing | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petco Foundation: Love Story | Closed | $100,000 | Need to register as a partner | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ |
Maddie's Open Arms Challenge 2024 | Closed | $25,000 | https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge-2024.htm | |
Petfinder Foundation: Adoption Options in Action Grant | Closed | Workshop, invitation only | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation: Play Yard Renovation Grant
| Closed | This grant program is no longer a stand alone program and is now included in our Dog Enrichment grant. | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/play-yard-renovation-grant/ | |
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief | Closed | $5,000 | Disaster relief | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/disaster_relief_grant_seekers.pdf |
Banfield Foundation: Community Care Grants
| Closed | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/en/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | ||
Banfield Foundation: Veterinary Medical Equipment Grant
| Closed | Medical equipment | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/en/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | |
The Summerlee Foundation
| Closed | $50,000 | There are several grants available, ranging from $6,000 to $50,000, for you to choose from | https://summerlee.org/animal-protection-program-overview/animal-protection-recent-grant-list/ |
Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grants | Closed | $60,000 | https://network.bestfriends.org/opportunities/rachael-ray-no-kill-excellence-grants | |
Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants | Closed | $60,000 | https://network.bestfriends.org/opportunities/rachael-ray-no-kill-excellence-grants | |
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: Emergency Relief | Closed | $75,000 | Disaster relief | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/adoption-prep |
PetSmart: Adoption Prep | Closed | $75,000 | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/adoption-prep | |
PetSafe | Closed | https://www.petsafe.com/donations-grants/ | Counties in Tennessee and Virginia | https://www.petsafe.com/donations-grants/ |
Petco Foundation: PCA shelter pet cancer treatment fund
| Closed | Cancer treatment | 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: Innovation Showdown | Closed | $250,000 | For innovative projects | https://www.petcofoundation.org/innovation-showdown/ |
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief Grant | Closed | $5000 | 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 |
Mutt Nation Foundation
| Closed | $5000 | Invitation only | https://muttnation.com/foundation/mutts-across-america/ |
Mary Jo & Hank Greenberg Foundation
| Closed | $50,000+ | Mainly in California
No paid staff | https://www.grantmakers.io/profiles/v0/954738423-mary-jo-and-hank-greenberg-animal-welfare-foundation/ |
Lazin Animal Foundation
| Closed | $10,000+ | https://www.lazinanimal.org/grants/ | |
Kurgo Foundation
| Closed | $1000 | https://www.kurgo.com/grant-application-form/ | |
Healthy Paws | Closed | $20,000 | Rescue Race canceled in 2020, in favor of ongoing grants | https://woobox.com/3vtugt |
Dr. Jane Foundation
| Closed | $3000 | Invitation only | https://lifesabundance.com/pets/foundation.aspx |
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/ |
Banfield Foundation: Safer Together Grant | Closed | Opens: September 2023 | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | |
Banfield Foundation: COVID-19 Respond and Rebuild Grants
| Closed | $10,000 |
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