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Breed Rescue Award Program

THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB

Foundation Annual Grants for Animal Rescue

Funding Amount

$5,000 per award (three awards annually)

Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Breed Rescue Award Program

Funder: The Westminster Kennel Club

Geographic Scope: United States (AKC-recognized National Breed Clubs)

Program Description:
Since 2018, The Westminster Kennel Club has annually awarded three $5,000 donations to randomly selected AKC-recognized National Breed Clubs in support of breed rescue efforts.

Focus Areas:
Awards help offset rescue-related expenses including:

  • Transportation

  • Veterinary care

  • Grooming and boarding

  • Feeding

  • Training

  • Breed education
  • Eligibility:

  • Applicant Type: AKC-recognized National Breed Clubs

  • Open to: Both new applicants and previously winning clubs

  • Restriction: Clubs that have won in the past may reapply, but not within the past 5 years (i.e., clubs that won before 2020 are now eligible)
  • Selection Process:

  • Three awards are randomly selected from applicants
  • Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 (for 2026 allocations)

    Contact: The Westminster Kennel Club
    Website: https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications are submitted online through The Westminster Kennel Club website.

    Required Information

    1. Organization Information
    - National Breed Club Name (required)
    - Breed Club Website
    - Club's Mission Statement (required)

    2. Service Scope (check all that apply)
    - National
    - Regional
    - Local

    3. Services Provided Description (required)

    4. Financial and Operational Data
    - 2024 Annual Rescue Budget
    - 2024 Rescue Expenditures
    - Number of Dogs Rescued in 2024
    - 2025 Annual Rescue Budget
    - 2025 Rescue Expenditures
    - Number of Dogs Rescued in 2025

    5. Supporting Documentation
    - Upload up to 10 files of quarterly or annual reports and/or related rescue documentation
    - File upload via drag-and-drop or file selection

    6. Contact Information (required)
    - Contact Person Name
    - Title
    - Email
    - Cell/Phone Number
    - Mailing Address

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    animal-rescue

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