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Animal Welfare Grants

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST OF

Foundation Annual Grants for Animal Rescue
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Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

December 14, 2026

250 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Animal Welfare Grants

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

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Applications open: November 10, 2025

  • Applications close: December 14, 2025

    • Platform Notes:

  • New grant application platform in use

  • If you have not submitted a grant since April 21, 2025, you will need to create a new user profile

  • Ensure you see the Community Foundation of Sarasota County logo at the top of the apply page

  • Clear cookies/cache or use a different browser to avoid auto-population issues

    • Review Process:

  • Applications reviewed by committee including local animal welfare experts

  • Information session held during application opening week

  • Office hours available each Friday from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom

    • Grant Reporting Requirements:

  • Grantees must complete grant reporting to showcase results and impact

  • View specific requirements on foundation website

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    animal-rescue

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