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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Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Grant Joseph Rippey Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Rochester, NY, focusing on various program areas including animal welfare, education, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Petco Foundation: Disaster Relief Support Grant Petco Love · Foundation Not published · Varies The Petco Foundation offers disaster relief support for animal welfare organizations affected by disasters.	Not published	Varies
ASPCA Behavioral Health Grant Geauga County Humane Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K	Not published	$30K
Community Foundation Animal Welfare Endowments Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation Animal Welfare Endowments Grant, established in 1981 and now part of the Community Foundation of West Texas, provides essential funding to nonprofit organizations in the South Plains area.	Not published	Varies
Mightycat Strategic Grants Orphan Kitten Club Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual grants representing a deep commitment to lifesaving efforts.	Not published	Varies
Animal Assistance Foundation Responsive Grants Animal Assistance Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Animal Assistance Foundation (AAF) provides Responsive Grants -- emergency funding to Colorado animal-welfare agencies, typically during disasters (e.g., fire) or events driving emergent local animal-welfare needs.	Rolling	Varies
Petfinder Emergency Medical Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K The Petfinder Emergency Medical Grant assists Petfinder members in providing urgent medical care for pets in need. Grants range from $100 to $1,000 and are awarded monthly until funds are depleted.	Not published	$100 – $1K
FHFF Animal Welfare Grant Friends Helping Friends Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The FHFF Animal Welfare Grant, offered by the Friends Helping Friends Foundation, aims to enhance the well-being of homeless animals in Cedar Rapids through funding life-saving initiatives.	Not published	Up to $3K
C. Edward and Edith Strobel Charitable Trust Grant Strobel C Edward & Edith Tua · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The C. Edward and Edith Strobel Charitable Trust Grant aims to support conservation and health-related initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program Bemis Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program, supported by The Amcor Cares Foundation, aims to enhance community welfare through funding for various initiatives.	Not published	Up to $1K
Animal Defense Trust Grant The Animal Defence Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Animal Defence Trust Grant supports registered charities dedicated to animal welfare, focusing on projects that alleviate animal suffering and promote humane treatment.	Not published	Varies
Rachael and Ben Vaughan Foundation Grants The Rachael and Ben Vaughan · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The Rachael and Ben Vaughan Foundation offers grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 for projects focused on animal rights, education, environmental preservation, poverty reduction, and religious initiatives.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Herman H. Nettelroth Grant Herman H Nettelroth Fund Tuw · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact the program officer._ Herman H. Nettelroth has a geographic focus of Jefferson County, KY The specific focus of the trust is equipping children's…	Not published	Varies
Movement Grants Program - Organizations Animal Charity Evaluators · Foundation Not published · Varies The Movement Grants Program, managed by Animal Charity Evaluators, aims to enhance the global animal advocacy movement by providing financial support to innovative projects worldwide.	Not published	Varies
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Grant Geico Philanthropic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through our community funding, the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation strives to support organizations that provide programs and resources to help strengthen our diverse communities across the country.	Not published	Varies
Grants from the Program for Animal Welfare The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rhode Island Community Foundation offers grants through its Program for Animal Welfare, focusing on organizations dedicated to the humane treatment and welfare of animals.	Not published	Varies
Dallas Foundation: Spring Grant Cycle The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Dallas Foundation's Spring Grant Cycle invites nonprofits to submit Letters of Inquiry for funding in key areas: Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, and Domestic Violence.	Not published	$10K – $50K
R.O.A.R. Grant Petfinder Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting specific animal care initiatives. R.O.A.R. stands for [full name not provided in content].	Not published	Varies
Radio Systems Product Donation Requests Grant Radio Systems Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Radio Systems Corporation aims to enhance community welfare through its Product Donation Requests program.	Not published	Varies
Bailey Guillory Memorial Medical Fund New England Airedale Rescue Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Assist with the cost of medical diagnostics, medications, and treatments for Airedales in need.	Not published	Varies
Fund a Grant Program Givesendgo Charities · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Dorrance Family Foundation: Local Grantmaking Dorrance Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dorrance Family Foundation focuses on enhancing community quality of life through education and conservation initiatives.	Not published	Varies
ResQ Partner - Rescue Organization Veterinary Assistance To The ResQ Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To The ResQ provides financial assistance and other benefits to rescue organizations that serve and help the Eastern Panhandle area.	Not published	Varies
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants (Environmental Requests) Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations in Arizona and Indiana through grants aimed at environmental initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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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