ASPCA New York Shelter Standards Implementation Grants

Funder: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

The ASPCA is offering grants to New York State animal welfare organizations to enhance compliance with the new shelter standards effective December 15, 2025. Eligible organizations can utilize these funds for facility upgrades and operational changes necessary for licensing under Article 26-C. Grant funding can encompass various needs, from retrofitting housing to training staff in euthanasia protocols, ensuring improved animal care and welfare across the state.

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Organizations required to become licensed under Article 26-C, Section 421 are eligible to apply for funding to support changes to facilities and operations that may be necessary to comply with these standards.
Grant funds can be used to address one or more requirements of Article 26-C.

Eligibility

Applicants must be in the process of becoming licensed under Article 26-C, Section 421.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 New York, or the state where the organization is incorporated or organized, for organizations operating in New York but incorporated elsewhereHave a board of at least 4 members with a majority of independent members, with neither board chair nor treasurer receiving compensation from the organizationHave a current/active charitable registration in New York (for grants ≥ $25,000)
Funding Restrictions and ParametersNew York State Animal Welfare Organizations subject to Agriculture & Markets Article 26-C; organizations will be required to include a copy of their draft or completed application for licensure form. Grant funds can be used for costs related, but not limited to, the following:
Retrofitting housing with portals or transfer doorsTraining for staff to become certified euthanasia techniciansPurchasing autoclaves, surgical instruments and other equipment to meet veterinary spay/neuter requirementsCosts associated with hardware or software for cloud-based shelter and medical recordkeeping systemsPurchasing appropriate disinfection and sanitation products, systems or equipmentHiring or contracting with a veterinarian to provide oversight and approval of protocols related to animal care and veterinary services provided to animals in the organization’s careHiring or contracting with an animal behavior professional to develop programming and protocols for behavioral care and enrichment