Grants for Animal Rescue
Last updated September 28, 2026
There are currently 504 open grants for animal rescue in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 236 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Open grants
- 504
- from 371 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $5,000–$26K
- Total listed funding
- $10.7M
- across 236 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 18
- 19 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Cleopatra Fund Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson · Foundation October 15, 2026 · $500 – $2K | |
| Community Fund Greater Olean Community Foundation DBA · Foundation October 15, 2026 · $3K The Community Fund is an unrestricted fund that makes grants responsive to the community's greatest needs. | |
| Community Grants Cottage Grove Community Foundation · Foundation November 30, 2026 · Varies The Cottage Grove Community Foundation awards grants to non-profit and school-based organizations helping children, families, the environment, and programs to enhance the health and wellbeing of area residents. | |
| Animal Welfare Grants The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO · Foundation December 14, 2026 · Up to $25K Support organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care. | |
| Animal Welfare Grants The Community Foundation Trust of · Foundation December 14, 2026 · Up to $25K | |
| Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation Grants Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation · Foundation December 15, 2026 · Varies | |
| High Five Grant Friends of NCVMA Foundation Inc · Foundation December 16, 2026 · $5K – $25K Each year, the NCVMA allocates up to $25,000 to distribute between 5 qualified organizations in North Carolina. Each annual grant of up to $5,000 promotes community health, education, and responsible animal care. | |
| Community Grants Merrick Foundation Inc · Foundation January 2, 2027 · Varies Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. | |
| Annual Grant Program Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop Inc · Foundation January 15, 2027 · Varies Clothes Less Traveled's annual grant program supports local nonprofits through a two-step application process. Since founding in 1997, CLT has reinvested profits into the community, awarding over $7.5 million to more than 100 charities. | |
| Pet Plate Grant Massachusetts Animal Coalition Inc · Foundation January 15, 2027 · Varies Since 2005, MAC has annually awarded grants to spay-neuter programs across Massachusetts operated by non-profits, municipalities, and coalitions of animal-centered organizations. | |
| Nonprofit Organization Grants Roswell Woman's Club Inc · Foundation March 13, 2027 · Varies Nonprofit Organization Grants must be applied for and are awarded based upon multiple criteria. | |
| CCCF Mary Seibert Charitable Trust Grants Central Carolina Community · Foundation March 31, 2027 · Varies The Mary Seibert Charitable Trust, administered by Central Carolina Community Foundation, supports organizations dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and birds throughout South Carolina. | |
| Florida Animal Friend Spay/Neuter Grant Program Florida Animal Friend Inc · Foundation April 1, 2027 · Up to $25K Florida Animal Friend awards grants annually to municipal and nonprofit agencies across Florida that provide free or low-cost spay/neuter services to reduce pet overpopulation and save animals from homelessness. | |
| Pet Lovers' Choice Awards Best Friends Animal Society · Foundation April 6, 2027 · Up to $20K The Pet Lovers' Choice Awards is an exciting, star-studded, nationally broadcast event that celebrates beloved pets. | |
| STA Spring Grant Awards Standardbred Transition Alliance · Foundation Rolling · $103K Awards grants to accredited 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that acquire, rehabilitate, train, and re-home retiring Standardbred racehorses. | |
| AAF Capital Grants Animal Assistance Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $100K The AAF Capital Grants program supports Colorado animal welfare organizations seeking over $100,000 for long-term projects that enhance the lives of shelter animals and provide community services. | |
| Grace J. Sibley Memorial Fund New England Airedale Rescue Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Assist with expenses of Airedales in rescue that need specialized training beyond what foster homes can provide in order to become adoptable. Established to honor Grace J. Sibley and other rescued Airedales (Duchey, Chloe, and Celeste). | |
| The Cailloux Foundation Grant Floyd a & Kathleen C · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Cailloux Foundation Grant supports tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kerr and surrounding counties, focusing on civic engagement, education, health, and animal welfare. | |
| Lakeshore Protecting Animal Welfare Fund Grant Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc. · Foundation Rolling · $6K The Lakeshore Protecting Animal Welfare Fund aims to enhance the health and welfare of companion animals in Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Calumet Counties. | |
| Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund Petco Love · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| Summer Cooling Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grant to help shelters in hot climates provide cooling relief for shelter animals during extreme heat. | |
| ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $95K The ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative offers up to $2.5 million in grants to support U.S. shelters and their communities. | |
| Helping Hands Grant Friends of NCVMA Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Helping Hands Fund allows NCVMA-member veterinarians to offer financial assistance to clients in need so more pets can enjoy a full life with their families. | |
| BISSELL Pet Foundation RescueLove Grant BISSELL Pet Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies BISSELL Pet Foundation's RescueLove program provides immediate emergency funding to help homeless pets — often strays found in critical condition — recover from life-threatening injuries or illnesses. |
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Grants for animal rescue by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 18 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 19 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 57 11%
- No deadline published
- 410 81%
Only 19 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for animal rescue
- Petfinder Foundation 15 open
- Petco Love 9 open
- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 9 open
- Geauga County Humane Society Inc 7 open
- Orphan Kitten Club Inc 6 open
- Animal Assistance Foundation 5 open
371 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 504 open grants for animal rescue (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 28, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
About grants for animal rescue
Grants for animal rescue organizations support adoption programs, veterinary care, spay/neuter services, shelter operations, and disaster relief. Major funders in the companion-animal space include PetSmart Charities, the ASPCA, Petco Love, the Petfinder Foundation, the Banfield Foundation, and Maddie's Fund. These grants help shelters, humane societies, and foster-based rescues expand lifesaving capacity and improve animal welfare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for animal rescue award?
Of the 504 open grants for animal rescue Grantable lists as of September 28, 2026, 236 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $26K. The largest is $3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for animal rescue?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Petfinder Foundation (15), Petco Love (9), The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (9), Geauga County Humane Society Inc (7), and Orphan Kitten Club Inc (6). In all, 371 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for animal rescue due?
Of 504 open grants, 18 accept applications on a rolling basis, 19 have a published upcoming deadline, 57 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 410 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for animal rescues?
Animal rescue grants commonly fund adoption and transport programs, spay/neuter and veterinary care, shelter capital improvements, emergency and disaster relief, and programs that keep pets with their families. PetSmart Charities organizes funding across categories like adoptions, spay/neuter, and shelter operations, while the Petfinder Foundation and Banfield Foundation focus on disaster response and veterinary needs. Most programs serve registered nonprofits and municipal shelters.
Which foundations fund animal welfare nonprofits?
Leading funders include PetSmart Charities, the ASPCA, Petco Love, the Petfinder Foundation, the Banfield Foundation, and Maddie's Fund. Humane World for Animals (formerly the Humane Society) and regional community foundations also support animal welfare work. Each funder has its own priorities — some emphasize spay/neuter or no-kill initiatives, others fund veterinary equipment or disaster recovery — so match your project to the right program.
Are there grants for spay/neuter or shelter operations?
Yes. PetSmart Charities funds dedicated spay/neuter and shelter operations categories, and many funders support clinics, surgical equipment, and intake-diversion programs. Operating-cost support is harder to secure than project-specific funding, so strong applications tie shelter operations to measurable outcomes like increased adoptions or reduced euthanasia. Most programs require 501(c)(3) status or government animal-control standing.
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