AKC Rescue Grant

The AKC Rescue Grant, offered by the AKC Humane Fund, provides essential financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on canine rescue and welfare. Grants cover significant expenses such as veterinary care, spaying, and essential supplies. Eligible applicants include AKC Parent Clubs and 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to dog rescue. This grant aims to facilitate specific projects and operational needs while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements for awarded funds.

The AKC Humane Fund℠ is dedicated to assisting groups that protect pets, including those involved in pet welfare, rescue and health. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to not-for-profit canine rescue groups that are taking on significant, rescue-related expenses. Grants are used to help cover the costs of veterinary care, spaying and neutering, vital supplies and more.

Eligibility

Applicant must provide rescue or rehabilitation services solely for dogs.Applicant must be: (1) an AKC Parent Club that conducts breed rescue activities or (2) an organization that is exempt from Federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service.Grant Applications must be submitted with proof of 501(c)(3) statusAKC Humane Fund℠ Rescue Grants are awarded for specific projects and essential operational support. The AKC Humane Fund℠ Applicants that are awarded grants must comply with a reporting process as indicated by the AKC Humane Fund.

Ineligibility

The AKC Humane Fund Rescue Grants may not be used for fundraising purposes or capital improvements.An applicant may not apply for an AKC Humane Fund℠ Rescue Grant if it has been awarded a grant from the AKC Humane Fund℠ twice in the five calendar year period immediately preceding the application deadline.