1Fur1 Foundation Grant

The 1Fur1 Foundation Grant supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities that engage in animal-assisted programs. Eligible organizations can apply for grants ranging from $500 to $7,500 to support Animal Assisted Therapy, Activity, and Service Dog programs. The foundation focuses on charities that align with its mission and does not fund individual requests, for-profit businesses, or initiatives that promote animal cruelty. Applications are reviewed within 90 days.

NOTE: Grant applications will be reviewed no later than 90 days from receipt.
Mission Statement:
Animal Assisted Therapy programs: These include programs related to animal-assisted therapies designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, or cognitive function. Animal-assisted therapy is provided in a variety of settings, and may be group-based or individual in nature. The process is documented and evaluated and the animal is an integral part of the treatment process. Programs applying for a therapy grant MUST require membership of their volunteer teams by the Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs International, Alliance Therapy Dogs, PATH International or another nationally recognized certification program.
Animal Assisted Activity programs: These include programs related to motivational, educational, or recreational animal-assisted activities. Animal-assisted activities are delivered in a variety of environments by specially trained professionals, paraprofessionals, or volunteers in association with animals that meet specific criteria. Animal-assisted activities are basically the casual “meet and greet” activities that involve animals and people. The same activity can be repeated with many people, unlike a therapy program that is tailored to a particular person or medical condition.
Service Dog programs: These include programs related to service dogs, guide dogs, hearing dogs and medical alert dogs. Applicants for a service/assistance dog grant MUST be an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
Grant Amounts
While we generally do not place a ceiling on grant amounts, most grants range between $500 and $7,500 and are dispersed in increments based on completion of program milestones.

Eligibility

Must be a  501(c) (3) public charities based in the United States

Ineligibility

Individual grant requests are not accepted.WE DO NOT fund any programs engaged in animal cruelty or testing.The Foundation will not make grants to for-profit businesses.Requests to fund the
following are likely to be denied:Equipment of any kind; Computers, software, printers,
office furniture etc.Marketing materials of any kind; brochures, videos, ads
etc.