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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Downing-Nix Trust Grant TW Frances Downing Nix · Foundation Not published · $6K – $12K The Downing-Nix Trust Grant provides funding for organizations engaged in research on muscular dystrophy, maintaining treatment wards in Atlanta hospitals, offering veterinary medicine scholarships, and supporting shelters for small…	Not published	$6K – $12K
Community Care Grant Banfield Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Care Grant, offered by the Banfield Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations and local/state government agencies in providing affordable veterinary care to owned pets.	Not published	Varies
Community Pet Fund Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Sheldon Family Foundation Grant Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sheldon Family Foundation Grant, offered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, invites applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Endless Mountains region.	Not published	Up to $10K
Aslan Foundation Grant The Aslan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aslan Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Knoxville area, focusing on arts, culture, animal welfare, and historic preservation.	Not published	Varies
TVMF LEAP Program (Lending Economic Assistance for Pets) Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides free veterinary care to animals belonging to economically disadvantaged community members, including low-income, elderly, and homebound individuals.	Not published	Varies
PEDIGREE Foundation for Program Development Geauga County Humane Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K	Not published	$15K
Lesley Family Foundation Grants Lesley Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Lesley Family Foundation Grants support charitable organizations dedicated to nature conservation, animal welfare, and cultural initiatives. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $100,000, with a focus on North Texas.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants Colorado Parks & Wildlife · Foundation Not published · $1K The Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants program, offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, supports wildlife rehabilitation efforts across the state.	Not published	$1K
SAC Foundation Grant Schuylkill Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The SAC Foundation Grant, offered by the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Schuylkill County to enhance community well-being.	Not published	$100 – $2K
Edith J Goode Residuary Trust Grant (Additional Locations) Edith J Goode Residuary Trust PNC Bank N · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust Grant supports organizations focused on preventing cruelty to animals. Letters of inquiry are accepted from February 1 to May 1, leading to a formal application process for selected organizations.	Not published	Varies
Gratis Foundation Grant Gratis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gratis Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on education, health care, humanitarian services, and at-risk youth.	Not published	Varies
CFA: Community Grants Community Foundation of Abilene · Foundation Not published · $5K – $35K The Community Foundation of Abilene offers community grants to enhance the quality of life in the Abilene area.	Not published	$5K – $35K
Live & Give Longmont Grants Program The Longmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Live & Give Longmont Grants Program, managed by the Longmont Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations with operational budgets under $1 million.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Communities Grants Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Boehringer Ingelheim's Strengthening Communities Grants aim to enhance the health of individuals and communities through innovative programs and financial contributions.	Not published	Varies
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust - Behavioral Health Grant Geauga County Humane Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Rescue Village has developed an innovative collaborative behavioral health model that integrates clinical and shelter staff. Each animal maintains a detailed behavioral health chart accompanying medical records.	Not published	$30K
Disaster Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K Emergency funding to help animal shelters and rescue organizations recover from natural disasters and extreme weather events, including hurricanes, winter storms, and floods.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Grant MB Meyer Charitable Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust, established in 1995, supports various charitable causes in Pensacola, Florida, and Alabama. The trust prioritizes organizations that assist children, indigent Native Americans, and neglected animals.	Not published	Varies
Joni Elaine Templeton Foundation Grant Joni Elaine Templeton Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Joni Elaine Templeton Foundation Grant aims to support qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Texas, particularly those serving the Austin community.	Not published	$5K
CFFK: Collaborative Grants Community Foundation of the Florida Keys · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation seeks to fund a diverse range of nonprofit services benefitting communities and the environment throughout the Florida Keys.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Hornbrook Memorial Fund Grants for Humane Societies Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Ruth Hornbrook Memorial Fund Grants support humane societies in West Virginia, focusing on new entities. Grants, ranging from $500 to $3,000, fund projects like humane education, shelter construction, and equipment purchases.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Katharine Matthies Foundation Grant Katharine Matthies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Katharine Matthies Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational, human services, and health care for underserved communities, particularly in the Lower Naugatuck Valley of Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Grant Applications KTA Funding Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies KTA Funding Hope operates as a non-profit organization providing donations directly to those in need.	Not published	Varies
Scientific Research Grants The English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Assn Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Priorities directed toward genetic and phenomic visualization of canine aggression across breeds. Studies of canine personality (genotypic and phenotypic) may be favorably considered.	Rolling	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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