Adoption Partnerships - Adoption Rewards & Adoption Event Grants

Adoption Partnerships - Adoption Rewards & Adoption Event Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: PetSmart Charities
Amount: Up to US $250,000
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

PetSmart Charities' Adoption Partnerships and Event Grants support organizations in finding loving homes for pets. With over 10 million pets placed, the program offers resources like cash rewards for adoptions and grants for event support. Eligible partners include registered charities and educational institutions. The maximum grant available is $5,000, aimed at maximizing the impact of adoption events. Join us in enhancing the lives of pets and their new families through collaboration and community engagement.

Overview

Purpose of category: We've helped more than 11 million pets find their forever homes. Let's work together to connect more people & pets than ever before. Become an in-store Adoption Partner or take part in PetSmart Charities signature adoption events. Adoption Partner benefits: Benefits of being a PetSmart Charities adoption partner: A safe, clean and free space for adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, and small petsA cash reward for pets adopted through our in-store adoption programEligibility to apply for Adoption Prep grants to find homes for even more petsThe opportunity to participate in three National Adoption Weekends per yearFood, litter, and appropriate habitats to use in the storeDedicated support from the PetSmart Charities teamMarketing and PR supportIncreased exposure of your mission to potential adopters Adoption Rewards Your life-changing work deserves big recognition. Earn Rewards for finding loving homes: Our rewards program celebrates Adoption partners while creating opportunities to save more pets. When the next funding threshold is reached, Adoptions Partners will be paid the difference between the larger reward and the previous threshold reward payment. Once an Adoption Partner reaches a new reward threshold, rewards are paid out around the 20th of the following month. Pet Adoption Events Grants Requests must be initiated by your PetSmart Store Leader. Once the internal submission has been verified, you will receive an email invitation to apply for a grant. Event Grants Can Be Used For: Marketing MaterialsSocial media boosted posts, ads, banners, radio remotes and flyersEvent SupportTables, chairs, tents, fencing, permits, heating and cooling crates, pens, bowls, leads, collars and volunteer supportAdoption PrepWellness exams, spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and microchipping Adoption Event Grant Tiers Adoption Partners are eligible to receive the following event grants based on the number of adoptable pets brought to the event. The maximum adoption event grant an organization can receive in the U.S. is $5,000. Event grant funding is awarded on a first come, first served basis. Adoption event grants will be determined based on the number of animals brought to the event.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. PetSmart Charities® funds:501(c)(3) public charities in the U.S. with at least 1 full year of financial records. Registered charities in Canada with at least 1 full year of financial records.Cities or counties with animal care and control budgetsNonprofit educational institutionsTribal authorities.

Ineligibility

We do not fund:IndividualsPrivate foundationsOrganizations outside the U.S. and Canada.