ASPCA The Rescue Effect Campaign Grants

ASPCA The Rescue Effect Campaign Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Summary

Overview

ASPCApro.org provides tools and resources for animal welfare professionals, veterinary personnel and volunteers. We take a progressive approach to helping the country's at-risk animals, promoting cutting edge research to advance the field. ASPCA The Rescue Effect Campaign Grants The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) is offering up to $2 million in grants to support adoption at shelters and rescues during the 2026 “The Rescue Effect”, a nationwide campaign that highlights the positive chain of events that occurs when people adopt, foster, volunteer, advocate and donate. The Rescue Effect will run through the months of August, September, and October 2026, during which grantees must offer a minimum of two (2) fee-waived adoption days/events each month. Restrictions and Parameters Grant funds may be used for any of the following: make-ready costs for cats/dogs available for adoption during the Campaign months covered by the grant term (e.g., s/n surgery, microchips, vaccinations, testing, dewormer, flea-tick treatment, heartworm preventative, bloodwork) marketing/advertising costs (e.g., adoption promotions, volunteer/foster recruitment) waived adoption fees for adoptions occurring during the Campaign months covered by the grant term foster program expansion/ramp up operating costs related to supporting participation in The Rescue Effect campaign

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a U.S. non-profit or municipal organization with dogs and/or cats available for adoption within the United States. Applicants’ 2025 aggregate intake number of dogs and cats must be at least 100. Applicants must meet ASPCA Grantee Organizational Standards: If a past ASPCA grant recipient, must be current on all reporting requirementsIf a nonprofit organizationMust be an incorporated or organized legal entity in good standing with the Secretary of State in the state where the organization is incorporated or organizedMust have a board of at least 3 members with a majority of independent members with neither board chair nor treasurer receiving compensation from the organizationFor more information about eligibility, please download the companion document.