Grants for Animal Rescue

Last updated October 18, 2026

Grantable tracks 494 active grants for animal rescue in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 18 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 225 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 494; from 368 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $5,000–$25K
Total listed funding: $9.9M; across 225 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 18; 24 with a published date

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Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Expanding Access to Food & Shelter Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Here are the other Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Programs -_ Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 grant to fund an actionable project on their wish list.	Not published	Varies
CCCF Community Grants: Sangre de Cristo Electric Association Community Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $550 – $13K Sangre de Cristo Electric Association Community Grants Community-based Health Programs: Community health clinics substance abuse prevention/treatmenthotlinescrisis interventionsexual assault services protection against abuseSupport for…	Not published	$550 – $13K
Kia Pet Adoption Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kia Pet Adoption Grant, funded by the Petfinder Foundation as part of the Accelerate the Good program, supports organizations in the US, Canada, and Mexico with free or reduced-fee adoptions for dogs and cats.	Not published	Varies
Medical Research and Human Services Grants Laffintr of John & Maria Tuw Main · Foundation Not published · $2K – $40K The John and Maria Laffin Trust provides funding for education, animal welfare, medical research, and human services to 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	$2K – $40K
CFMT Animal Welfare Grant Program The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee For over 30 years, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has been driving meaningful, positive change in our community.	Not published	Varies
Beckley Area Foundation Community Grant Program Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Beckley Area Foundation Community Grant Program supports charitable organizations in Raleigh County by providing discretionary grants focused on pressing community needs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Rescue Grants The AKC Humane Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Student Animal Welfare Club Grants Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (AWFC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (AWFC) offers grants up to $2000 for student animal welfare clubs at Canadian universities.	Not published	Up to $2K
Transform Lake County Grant- Programmatic Funding Legacy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $35K The Transform Lake County Grant provides programmatic funding to support 501(c)(3) organizations in Lake County, Indiana.	Not published	$2K – $35K
Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation Grant Jennie K Scaife Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing family support, women's and children's health, and animal welfare.	Not published	Varies
Grant Program Golden Civic Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation supports a wide range of community initiatives including: Based on historical grant recipients (2018-2025), the foundation:	Not published	Varies
Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Disaster Preparedness Grants The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Disaster Preparedness Grants, funded by the ASPCA, offer up to $500,000 to enhance disaster preparedness for animals in high-risk coastal areas of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund Grant, managed by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, supports projects that assist low-income individuals and address animal welfare.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Research Funding Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding available for Established Investigator proposals on any canine disease topic. Special funding available through the Dr. Rodney Page Canine Cancer Fellowship for Fellowship Training proposals to study canine cancer.	Not published	Varies
Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Fund Grant Community Foundation of Orange and Sulli · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Fund, established by Jean Rowe's generous bequest, aims to support nonprofit animal welfare agencies in the Hudson Valley indefinitely.	Not published	Varies
DaisyCares Veterinary Care Program The Daisy Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies A grant program designed to help needy pet owners with the cost of veterinary care for their pets through direct grants to qualifying pet owners.	Rolling	Varies
Community Foundation of Yavapai Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Community Foundation of Yavapai Grant, managed by the Arizona Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Yavapai County.	Not published	$1K – $20K
Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services Grant The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services, established by philanthropist Ken Jackson in memory of his dog Remy, supports organizations focused on traditional companion animals in Alabama.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Dog Enrichment Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Dog Enrichment Grant, offered by the Petfinder Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for dogs awaiting adoption through enrichment activities and items.	Not published	Up to $3K
Brooke USA Bridge Grant Program Brooke USA Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $1K Micro-grants designed to provide emergency relief to US-based equine rescue and rehabilitation organizations facing unplanned and/or unexpected circumstances.	Rolling	$500 – $1K
KONG Toy Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The KONG Toy Grant, offered by the Petfinder Foundation in collaboration with KONG, aims to enhance the adoptability of shelter pets by providing enriching toys.	Not published	Varies
Culture & Animals Foundation Grant Culture & Animals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Culture & Animals Foundation Grant supports creative and scholarly projects that enhance the understanding of human-animal relationships and animal rights.	Not published	Up to $5K
CFMC Competitive Grant Cycle Community Foundation of Middlesex County Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The CFMC Competitive Grant Cycle invites 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for funding for the year 2026.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Rosalie and Cecil Smith Fund Grant Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rosalie and Cecil Smith Fund, established by Cecil Smith in 2007, aims to reduce the feral cat population in Summit County through spaying and neutering initiatives.	Not published	Varies

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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 494 grants for animal rescue Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 225 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $25K. 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 active listings, the leading 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 Animal Care and Control Team (5). In all, 368 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for animal rescue due?

Of 494 grants listed, 18 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 61 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 391 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 38% fall in January–March.

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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