Animal Welfare Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $25,000
Deadline
December 14, 2026
76 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 14, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- At least one current program with local impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto County
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Must have an approved/current profile in The Giving Partner database
Overview
Geographic Scope: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties
Focus Areas:
- Funding emergency veterinary treatment for urgent cases or extraordinary medical needs
- Supporting large equipment purchases (e.g., X-ray machines, surgical equipment) for clinics
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a 501(c)3 public charity with an IRS Letter of Determination
- At least one current program with local impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto County
- Must have an approved/current profile in The Giving Partner database
Award Details:
- Up to $25,000 per organization
- Partial funding may be available based on application quality and quantity
Contact Information:
- Phone: 941-556-7113
- Email: impact@cfsarasota.org
- Address: 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237
How to Apply
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What The Community Foundation Trust of Sarasota County actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 12
- Total given
- $335K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,016–$130K
- By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Sarasota, FL; St Petersburg, FL; Tampa, FL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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All Faiths Food Bank Inc · Sarasota, FL
Food, agriculture, and nutrition
$130K
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc · Sarasota, FL
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Combat Wounded Veteran's Challenge Inc · St Petersburg, FL
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$25K
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Inc · Sarasota, FL
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$23K
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay Inc · Tampa, FL
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$13K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Animal rescue
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