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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STA Spring Grant Awards Standardbred Transition Alliance · Foundation Not published · $103K Awards grants to accredited 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that acquire, rehabilitate, train, and re-home retiring Standardbred racehorses.	Not published	$103K
AAF Capital Grants Animal Assistance Foundation · Foundation Not published · $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.	Not published	$100K
Grace J. Sibley Memorial Fund New England Airedale Rescue Inc · Foundation Not published · 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).	Not published	Varies
The Cailloux Foundation Grant Floyd a & Kathleen C · Foundation Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Lakeshore Protecting Animal Welfare Fund Grant Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc. · Foundation Not published · $6K The Lakeshore Protecting Animal Welfare Fund aims to enhance the health and welfare of companion animals in Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Calumet Counties.	Not published	$6K
Community Investment Program (Community Grants) Coast Central Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment Program provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties in California.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund Petco Love · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Summer Cooling Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant to help shelters in hot climates provide cooling relief for shelter animals during extreme heat.	Not published	Varies
ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · Foundation Not published · $10K – $95K The ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative offers up to $2.5 million in grants to support U.S. shelters and their communities.	Not published	$10K – $95K
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.	Rolling	Up to $500
BISSELL Pet Foundation RescueLove Grant BISSELL Pet Foundation · Foundation Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Enhancing Lives through Charitable Giving Grant Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation, established in 1977, is dedicated to enhancing lives through charitable giving.	Not published	Varies
General Funding / Competitive Grants Community Foundation of Middlesex County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County.	Not published	Varies
Earl M. Wilson Trust Grant Earl M Wilson Tuw FBO NC Soc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Earl M. Wilson Trust Grant, established in 1984, aims to promote the humane treatment of animals in Buncombe County, North Carolina.	Not published	$5K
Angel Grants Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Angel Grants is the foundation's broad program providing funds to rescues, facilities, individuals, and organizations to help with front-line rescue efforts.	Rolling	Varies
Summer Grant Cycle- Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund, administered by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, focuses on grants for organizations that prevent animal cruelty, advance medical research for animal diseases, educate caretakers, and…	Not published	Varies
MuttNation Foundation - Mutts Across America Program Geauga County Humane Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K A grant program that provides $250,000 in grants total, with $5,000 donations made to one outstanding shelter or foster-based rescue in each state.	Not published	$5K
Ryan Jones Animal Welfare Grant Shiawassee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ryan Jones Animal Welfare Grant, established in memory of Ryan Jones, supports animal welfare organizations in Shiawassee County.	Not published	Varies
Little Guy Grants Tails of Joy · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable children, animals, and communities in the Portland metro area.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Petco Love · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Permian Basin Area Foundation Grants Permian Basin Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Before submitting an application for the Spring or Fall cycle, all applicants must contact the Foundation no later than the pre-proposal deadline above._ Permian Basin Area Foundation makes grants to qualified nonprofit…	Not published	Varies
Norris Area Community Foundation Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Norris Area Community Foundation Grant, an affiliate of the East Tennessee Foundation, aims to address charitable needs in the Norris area.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Richard Reed Foundation Grant Richard Reed Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard Reed Foundation Grant supports small, innovative non-profit organizations in Colorado and Northern California that aim to improve community welfare through initiatives in mental health, child development, environmental impact…	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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