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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Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant Bartsch Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant offers funding for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, as well as for preventing cruelty to children and animals.	Not published	Varies
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Grant Program Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance education, health, family well-being, arts, culture, and animal welfare in Bexar County, Texas.	Not published	$100K – $250K
Disaster Fund New England Airedale Rescue Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide assistance for expenses of displaced Airedales and their owners caused by disasters. National Airedale Rescue, Inc.	Not published	Varies
EA Funds: Animal Welfare Fund Grant Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The EA Funds: Animal Welfare Fund Grant aims to enhance the welfare of nonhuman animals globally through strategic grants.	Not published	Up to $200K
Harry E. & Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust Grant Program Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · From $5K The Harry E. & Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust Grant Program, managed by Wesbanco Bank, offers funding to non-profit organizations in West Virginia, particularly those from Sistersville and Tyler County.	Not published	From $5K
UFAW: Small Research Grants Universities Federation for Animal Welfare · Foundation Not published · Up to £5,000 The UFAW Small Research Grants support research aimed at improving animal welfare across various species, including those affected by human activity.	Not published	Up to £5,000
Williams Family Foundation Grant Williams Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Williams Family Foundation was established in 2017 to provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that serve youth, adults, the arts, and animal welfare organizations.	Not published	Varies
Standard Semi-Annual Robert C. Hoffman Grants Program Adams County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust offers semi-annual grants to nonprofit organizations benefiting residents of Adams County, PA.	Not published	Varies
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grants Scott Kenneth a Charitable Ta · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grants focus on enhancing the quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife.	Not published	Varies
T.J. Moran Foundation Grant Thomas J Moran Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $150K The T.J. Moran Foundation Grant, established by the Thomas Joseph Moran Family Foundation, supports 501(c)(3) organizations in areas such as animal welfare, education, and healthcare.	Not published	$3K – $150K
Ohio/Great Lakes Region Grants: Animal Adoption, Behavior Training and Fostering, Continuing Education and Training, or Humane and Wildlife Education Scott Kenneth a Charitable Ta · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust offers grants aimed at enhancing the lives of animals in the Ohio/Great Lakes region. It prioritizes projects that foster animal adoption, behavior training, and humane education.	Not published	Varies
BISSELL Pet Foundation Grateful Pet Grant BISSELL Pet Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K BISSELL Pet Foundation's Grateful Pet program provides funding or a match up to $2,500 to animal shelters when they need assistance for a pet requiring medical care to be adopted.	Not published	Up to $3K
Stuller Family Foundation Grant Stuller Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stuller Family Foundation Grant supports innovative solutions to community problems by providing grants to 501(c)(3) and some 501(c)(6) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant Holleman Roy & Marian Fdn-Main · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations with a focus on the welfare of domesticated animals and library science.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Annual Grant Program - Community Enrichment United Way of Gloucester County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Gloucester County provides annual grant funding to eligible nonprofit organizations serving Gloucester County residents.	Not published	Varies
Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of San Luis Obispo, California, focusing on key areas such as animal welfare, education, environmental protection, support for the…	Not published	Varies
The Portage Foundation Grants The Portage Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Portage Foundation Grants focus on nine vital funding priority areas that address the community's needs in Portage County.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Seaboard Foundation Grant Seaboard Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seaboard Foundation Grant aims to enhance education, ensure food security, and foster animal welfare in communities where Seaboard operates. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with a U.S. Federal Tax ID.	Not published	Varies
Felicia Rose Grant Program Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Felicia Rose Grant Program supports animal welfare nonprofits in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, focusing on strengthening the human-animal bond and providing care for animals in need.	Not published	Up to $20K
Nestle Purina Pet Food Donations & Disaster Relief Grant Nestlé Purina · Foundation Not published · Varies Nestlé Purina offers pet food donations and disaster relief primarily to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt pet welfare organizations in the U.S. Their commitment includes supplying food and litter to over 900 organizations, reflecting their dedication…	Not published	Varies
Wildlife Preservation Fund - Rehab Facilities (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $4K – $25K The Wildlife Preservation Fund for Rehabilitation Facilities in Illinois supports the maintenance of facilities that care for threatened or endangered species.	Not published	$4K – $25K
Greater Good Charities - Shelter Bowl Grant Animal Care and Control Team · Foundation Not published · $5K Shelter Bowl is an annual fundraising and donation drive where Greater Good Charities partners with corporate sponsors to provide financial support and in-kind donations (pet food and medications) to animal welfare organizations nationwide.	Not published	$5K
DeLeon Carter Foundation Grants Deleon Carter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The DeLeon Carter Foundation Grants support a wide range of charitable purposes, including religious, scientific, educational, and literary initiatives, as well as the prevention of cruelty to children and animals.	Not published	Varies
Harry W. and Carolyn W. Galbraith Memorial Fund Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Harry W. and Carolyn W. Galbraith Memorial Fund Grant supports animal care organizations focusing on spaying and neutering programs for cats and dogs.	Not published	$3K – $5K

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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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