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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Care Knows No Boundaries (CKNB) Grant Banfield Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Care Knows No Boundaries (CKNB) Grant, offered by the Banfield Foundation, provides funding for veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians to cover travel expenses for volunteer work.	Not published	Up to $3K
SNAP-X Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant to support spay/neuter and other medical services to help animals find homes, particularly focused on animals with special needs or from challenging backgrounds.	Not published	Varies
Community Fund Grants Four Way Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Four Way Community Foundation awards grants to a diverse variety of nonprofit organizations in their target area through their Community Fund Grants program.	Not published	Varies
Rescue Grant Program Oxbow Animal Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Oxbow Rescue Grant Program supports animal rescue organizations by providing financial assistance for various projects, including education, outreach, capital improvements, and operational support.	Not published	Up to $25K
Silver Friends Golden Paws Senior Pet Care Greene County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant program was created in memory of Roma Gordman, whose passion was animal welfare as related to senior pet owners.	Not published	Varies
Rescue Grant The Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Foster and promote the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of neglected or abandoned Bearded Collies. The Trust funds (but is not limited to): Since establishment, the Trust has donated $9,068.58 to Beardie Rescue efforts.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Caring for the Environment & Animals Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: This program rotates focus areas, so Caring for the Environment & Animals will not be open in 2025._ _Here are the other Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Programs -_ Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 grant to fund an…	Not published	Varies
Mighty Cat Partners Grant Orphan Kitten Club Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Orphan Kitten Club’s Mightycat Grant Program offers financial assistance to individuals and organizations dedicated to saving neonatal kittens.	Not published	Varies
Cold Noses Foundation Grant Cold Noses Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cold Noses Foundation Grant aims to support organizations dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, including domestic pets, wildlife, and farm animals.	Not published	Varies
Leo Potishman Foundation Grant Leo Potishman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ For the support of charitable purposes with preference to Fort Worth, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant Charles D. Berry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles D. Berry Foundation, established in 2018 by Chuck Berry, aims to enrich the Greater Dayton community through grants in arts, education, health, and community services.	Not published	Varies
Allegan County Community Foundation: Community Grant The Allegan County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies All requests (excluding food-related, youth related, and event sponsorships) should be addressed through the Community Grant application. You may only receive a TAG Youth or Community award during the same grant year.	Not published	Varies
“I’m Pet Friendly” License Plate Spay and Neuter Grants Missouri Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The "I'm Pet Friendly" License Plate Grants aim to enhance spay and neuter programs across Missouri by providing funding to eligible animal shelters and non-profit organizations.	Not published	Up to $20K
Dixie Fire - Small Grant Program North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Dixie Fire - Small Grant Program provides funding of up to $10,000 to support nonprofits and agencies assisting evacuees and animals impacted by wildfires in the area.	Not published	Up to $10K
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week Grant Animal Care and Control Team · Foundation Not published · $30K This grant supports National Adoption Week events at local PetSmart store locations. Funding helps animal shelters prepare pets for adoption and expand foster programs to move animals out of shelters and into loving homes.	Not published	$30K
Robert H. Reakirt Foundation Equities - Preventative Health Care Grant Geauga County Humane Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K	Not published	$15K
Clayton and Carol Paul Fund for Animal Welfare Grant Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Clayton and Carol Paul Fund for Animal Welfare Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, aims to provide financial support to various animal welfare organizations.	Not published	Up to $2K
Lucille Drinkwater Allen Trust Grant Lucile Drinkwater Allen Trust · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Lucille Drinkwater Allen Trust Grant supports the care of neglected and homeless domestic animals, particularly dogs, in Colorado.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Robinson Foundation Grant Robinson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions.	Not published	Varies
Shoup Foundation Grant Shoup Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shoup Foundation Grant supports Protestant churches and organizations aiding needy individuals or disaster relief in Northern Colorado. This foundation funds charitable, nonprofit organizations as defined by IRS section 501(c)(3).	Not published	Varies
AKC Pet Disaster Relief Program American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies AKC Reunite's Pet Disaster Relief program provides stocked emergency-sheltering trailers (crates, supplies) to county/municipal emergency-management and animal-response agencies so they can shelter pets during disasters.	Not published	Varies
Scaife Family Foundation Grant Scaife Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scaife Family Foundation Grant has been supporting vulnerable community members for nearly 40 years, providing over $180 million in donations to non-profits.	Not published	Varies
Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation Grant Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation Grant supports public charities focused on healthcare, education, social services, animal welfare, arts and culture, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Faye L. And William L. Cowden Charitable Foundation Grant Faye L & William L Cowden Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Faye L. and William L. Cowden Charitable Foundation, established in 1988, aims to support various charitable purposes, particularly for children.	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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