Animal Sanctuary Assistance Program (ASAP)

Animal Sanctuary Assistance Program (ASAP)

Overview: NAVS's rapid-response grant program providing emergency and immediate assistance to animal sanctuaries, rescues, and shelters caring for animals rescued from laboratories, cruelty situations, and natural disasters. The program offers compassionate aid when time-critical needs arise.

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: North America (United States and Canada)

Focus Areas:

Emergency medical care for rescued animals

Disaster recovery and infrastructure repairs

Support for animals retired from laboratory use

Care for animals from cruelty, hoarding, or neglect situations

Lifelong care and rehabilitation for animals with no other options

Who NAVS Supports

Grants available to organizations providing:
• Sanctuary care: Animals retired from labs or educational use
• Disaster response: Rescues impacted by fires, storms, and other emergencies needing urgent recovery and rebuilding
• Cruelty response: Shelters responding to cruelty, hoarding, or neglect cases
• Species-appropriate lifelong care: Organizations offering permanent homes for animals with no other options

Types of Assistance

ASAP grants have supported:
• Critical medical care for animals rescued from research
• Barn and enclosure rebuilds following storms or fires
• Vaccines, spay/neuter services, and emergency surgeries
• Welcoming and caring for animals needing safety and rehabilitation
• Infrastructure repairs and replacements (e.g., boiler replacement for heating systems)

Program Philosophy

• Speed is critical: Emergencies can't wait; rapid-response support can mean the difference between life and death
• Healing requires more than shelter: Former research animals need enrichment, rehabilitation, and specialized care
• Sanctuaries are underfunded heroes: Organizations often overlooked and underfunded despite vital role in compassionate care

Application Process

Organizations facing critical needs or responding to emergencies are invited to "Apply Now" for assistance through NAVS.

Organization Information

• Funder: National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS)
• Type: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit
• EIN: 36-2229588
• Mission: Supporting animal sanctuaries while advancing systemic change to end animal use in science
• Contact: NAVS encourages caregivers to reach out: "We understand the pressures you face—and we're here to help you carry the weight."

How to Apply

1. Assess Your Critical Need: Determine if your organization faces an emergency or critical need (medical procedures, disaster recovery, infrastructure damage, influx of animals needing care)
2. Prepare Application Materials: Gather information about your sanctuary/rescue, animals in care, and specific needs
3. Submit Application: Contact NAVS through the "Apply Now" link on the ASAP program page
4. Receive Assistance: NAVS reviews applications and provides rapid-response funding for time-critical needs

Types of Needs Addressed

• Emergency medical procedures
• Post-disaster repairs (storms, fires, natural disasters)
• Infrastructure replacement/repair essential to animal safety
• Emergency animal care and intake
• Rehabilitation and enrichment needs

Application Contact

For detailed application instructions and to discuss your organization's specific needs, contact NAVS directly through their website.

Key Message

NAVS emphasizes: "If your organization is facing a critical need or responding to an emergency, we invite you to apply for assistance. We understand the pressures you face—and we're here to help you carry the weight."