How much funding does Cleopatra Fund Grants provide?

Cleopatra Fund Grants provides $500 - $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Cleopatra Fund Grants?

The deadline is October 15, 2026.

Cleopatra Fund Grants

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON

Foundation Annual Grants for Animal Rescue

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Funding Amount

$500 - $2,000

Deadline

October 15, 2026

190 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cleopatra Fund Grants

Geographic Scope: Hudson Valley region including Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties

Funding Focus: Support organizations involved in providing programs or services that promote animal welfare, with priority given to:

Programs or services that benefit cats

Programs or services that benefit dogs

Programs or services that benefit retired circus animals

Programs or services that benefit retired farm animals

Eligibility:

Tax-exempt organizations in the Hudson Valley involved in providing programs or services that promote animal welfare

Award Amount:

Grants made through this program will not exceed $3,000

Awards range from $500-$2,000

Deadline: Applications for the fall grant cycle must be submitted by October 15. Awards will be announced in December.

Contact Information:

Cristin McPeake, VP Programs

Phone: (845) 452-3077

Email: grants@communityfoundationshv.org

Main office: 25 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Review Criteria:

Quality of Program/Project: Clear description of program/project, realistic implementation plan with specific activities and timeline

Capacity and Stability of the Organization: Ability to carry out proposed work, previous experience, functional and financial stability

Budget and Additional Support: Clear and realistic budget, plan for future funding, evidence of support from other funders or in-kind support

Impact/Results: How the program will make a difference to target population and broader community, significance of program, finite or broad impact, one-time or long-term benefit, change-oriented approach addressing root causes

Reaction & Perceptions: Sense of excitement about program, importance/timeliness of issue, ripple effect of funding or not funding

Review Process: All applications rated by Grants Committee of the Community Foundations. All recommendations reviewed, approved or declined by Board of Trustees.