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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Maddie's Pet Forum! Grant The Duffield Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Maddie's Pet Forum! Grant provides a monthly $3,000 grant to participants in the Animal Welfare Professionals community on Maddie's Pet Forum, starting November 2023.	Not published	Up to $3K
Onslow Caring Communities Foundation Grants North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $750 – $5K The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation Grants, managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation, aim to support nonprofit organizations in Onslow County.	Not published	$750 – $5K
Sacramento Valley Veterinary Medical Association Charitable Fund Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Sacramento Valley Veterinary Medical Association Charitable Fund Grant supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits, veterinarians, and veterinary students, offering awards from $500 to $1,500 for projects improving animal welfare in Sacramento…	Not published	$500 – $2K
Lindberg Foundation Trust Grant Lindberg Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Lindberg Foundation Trust Grant, established in 1954, supports various charitable causes in Washington.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Ready for Rescue Grants VCA Charities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K VCA Charities offers the Ready for Rescue Grants to support animal welfare organizations in preparing pets for adoption.	Not published	Up to $10K
First Lieutenant Peter F. Cureton Jr. Foundation Grant First Lieutenant P F Cureton Jr Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Lieutenant Peter F. Cureton Jr. Foundation, established in memory of a WWII veteran, supports charitable causes focusing on animal welfare, human services, and veteran programs.	Not published	Varies
Spay/Neuter Grants The Washington Federation of Animal Care & Control Agencies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spay/Neuter Grants program, funded by Washington State's SPAY ~ NEUTER ~ ADOPT license plates, aims to combat pet overpopulation.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief and/or Emergency Care for Puppy Mill Seizures Pedigree Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant program is for nonprofit animal welfare organizations whose communities suffer the impact of natural or other disasters as declared by a State or FEMA, or for non-profit shelters who are supporting the care of dogs from a…	Not published	Varies
RedRover Relief Urgent Care Grants United Animal Nations DBA Redrover · Foundation Not published · $250 The RedRover Relief Urgent Care Grants provide crucial financial assistance for pet guardians facing economic hardships due to life-threatening situations affecting their pets.	Not published	$250
Louise Tuller Miller Trust Grant Miller Louise Tuller Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louise Tuller Miller Trust Grant offers funding exclusively for charitable organizations in Metropolitan Detroit and Traverse City, Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund Grant, established in 2007, focuses on advancing animal welfare in Maine through one-year project proposals for organizations addressing population control for cats and dogs.	Not published	Up to $15K
Freda Hambrick Fund Grants El Pomar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Freda Hambrick Fund Grants are designed to support Colorado-based nonprofit organizations that focus on preventing cruelty to animals, offering direct care, and providing educational programs.	Not published	Varies
Animal-Assisted Therapy Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Animal Assisted Therapy Fund, in memory of Cordelia Anne Brinton, supports animal-assisted therapy to aid individuals facing mental and emotional challenges.	Not published	Up to $2K
Dog Field Trips/Short-Term Fostering Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Dog Field Trips/Short-Term Fostering Grant from the Petfinder Foundation aims to support organizations in purchasing essential supplies for short-term foster and dog field-trip programs.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Cancer Research and Support Grants The English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Assn Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Foundation established the Cancer Network to address the prevalence and variety of cancer affecting English Springer Spaniels.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Anderson-Rogers Foundation Grant Anderson-Rogers Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anderson-Rogers Foundation Grant supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations focused on environmental protection, animal welfare, climate change mitigation, and social support.	Not published	Varies
Paws for Love Foundation Grant Paws for Love Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Paws for Love Foundation Grant offers essential funding for sick and injured pets, with a maximum of $1,000.	Not published	Up to $1K
Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund Grant Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, supports animal welfare organizations in Virginia.	Not published	$1K – $3K
ACF Animal Welfare Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) is to lead, serve and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better Arizona.	Not published	Varies
Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation Grant Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance local community welfare by funding projects that address pressing needs in Salisbury and Rowan County.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Current Grant Opportunities Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of West Texas offers various grant opportunities for nonprofits and charitable organizations serving the West Texas region. Grants support diverse causes and community needs.	Not published	Varies
Cat Enrichment Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K The Cat Enrichment Grant, offered by the Petfinder Foundation, provides funding ranging from $100 to $1000 to enhance the well-being of adoptable cats.	Not published	$100 – $1K
BISSELL Pet Foundation: Partners for Pets Grant BISSELL Pet Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies BISSELL Pet Foundation's Partners for Pets program supports over 6,025 animal welfare organizations across the U.S. by providing resources aimed at reducing homeless animals through adoption, spay/neuter initiatives, and emergency support.	Not published	Varies
Parrot Grant Program Flight Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parrot Grant Program, initiated by the Flight Club Foundation, aims to support various nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping both people and parrots.	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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