How much funding does Best Friends Network Partner Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Best Friends Network Partner Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Best Friends Network Partner Grants

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Best Friends Network Partner Grants

Funder: Best Friends Animal Society

Geographic Scope: United States (all 50 states, excluding U.S. Territories)

Focus Areas:

Adoption programs

Spay/neuter programs

Return-to-home programs

Effective and innovative lifesaving programs

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a Best Friends Network Partner (membership is free)

Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or municipal shelter

Must be actively working toward no-kill by operating or supporting:

- Active dog and/or cat adoption program
- Transport program
- Spay/neuter program
- Intake prevention program

Must be in compliance with all local laws and regulations governing animal sheltering

Must provide appropriate daily care to all animals (sanitary conditions, food, water, enrichment, shelter)

Must be in good standing with GuideStar Charity Check

Must be willing to establish positive working relationship with Best Friends

Must submit required data reporting

What They Fund:

Effective and innovative lifesaving programs

Adoption initiatives

Spay/neuter operations

Return-to-home programs

Geographic Limitations:

United States only (excluding U.S. Territories)

Additional Benefits for Partners:

Exclusive access to grant opportunities

Access to specialized digital tools, research, tech solutions, and resources

Dedicated regional team support

Discounted registration rates for annual Best Friends National Conference

Partner-only networking and appreciation events

Listing on Best Friends website

Access to job board for hiring

Monthly data reporting access through Shelter Pet Data Alliance (if eligible)

Contact: bestfriends.org team contact available through website

Application Timeline: Applications typically reviewed within five business days after submission

How to Apply

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Confirm your organization meets all eligibility requirements (501(c)(3) status, serving dogs/cats, actively working toward no-kill, compliant with local laws, in good standing with GuideStar Charity Check)

Step 2: Apply to Best Friends Network

Network membership is free

Complete the application process to become a Network Partner

Applications are typically reviewed within five business days

Step 3: Maintain Partnership Requirements

Submit required annual statistics to Best Friends

For grant eligibility: maintain monthly intake and outcome data through Shelter Pet Data Alliance (if eligible)

Monthly data reporting is required to be considered for financial aid or grants

Step 4: Access Grant Opportunities

Once approved as a Network Partner, you will receive email with website links and information about available grants

Exclusive grant opportunities become available to network partners

Required Materials:

Organization information

Proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or municipal shelter designation

Data reporting capability

Commitment to reporting annual statistics

Note: Network partner applicants' operations are not vetted during application. Approval as a Best Friends Network Partner is not an endorsement from Best Friends Animal Society. However, Best Friends requires all partners remain in compliance with local ordinances and animal care requirements.

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