ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Amount: US $10,000 - US $95,000
Last Updated: October 02, 2025

Summary

The ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative offers up to $2.5 million in grants to support U.S. shelters and their communities. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $95,000 aim to enhance animal outcomes, psychological health, and access to veterinary care. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations or municipal agencies with facilities for adoptable animals, while foster-based rescue organizations are excluded. This initiative is crucial in assisting shelters during challenging times.

Overview

ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative To support shelters in caring for animals during these challenging times, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is offering $2.5 million in grants to support U.S. shelters and their communities by funding programs that support: Animal outcomesAnimal psychological healthAccess to veterinary care (for shelter animals, community animals or both) Grant Amounts Individual grants will range from $10,000 to $95,000 and should be no more than 10% of an organization's operating budget. The total funding available for this grant opportunity is up to $2.5 million.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a non-profit organization or municipal agency with a physical facility housing animals available for adoption. Applicants must meet ASPCA Grantee Organizational Standards:If a past ASPCA grant recipient, applicants must be current on all reporting requirements for such grant.If a nonprofit organization, applicants must:Be an incorporated or organized legal entity in good standing with the Secretary of State in the state where the organization is incorporated or organizedHave a board of directors consisting of at least 4 members with a majority of independent members and with neither board chair nor treasurer receiving compensation from the organizationHave a current/active charitable registration in the state of the Grantee’s primary location (for grants >=$25,000)

Ineligibility

Foster-based rescue organizations are not eligible.