How much funding does Disaster Grant provide?

Disaster Grant provides Varies (examples: $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $1,000) in funding.

When is the deadline for Disaster Grant?

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

Disaster Grant

Petfinder Foundation

Foundation Grants for Animal Rescue Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies (examples: $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $1,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Disaster Grant

Description: Emergency funding to help animal shelters and rescue organizations recover from natural disasters and extreme weather events, including hurricanes, winter storms, and floods.

Geographic Scope: United States (examples include Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Texas, Louisiana)

Focus Areas:

Emergency animal rescue and transportation

Facility repairs and equipment replacement (generators, HVAC systems, water systems)

Medical care and supplies for displaced animals

Emergency supplies (heating, cooling, blankets, food, water)

Staffing costs during disaster response

What They Fund:

Generator purchases and fuel

HVAC/cooling/heating equipment repair and replacement

Water system repairs and replacement

Medical supplies and medications

Animal transportation and evacuation costs

Emergency supplies (blankets, food, water jugs, etc.)

Facility repairs from storm damage

Reimbursement for waived adoption fees during recovery

Eligibility: Animal shelters and rescue organizations impacted by disasters

Background: The Petfinder Foundation has provided disaster grants for Hurricane Florence (2018), Winter Storm Uri (2021), Hurricane Ida (2021), and other emergencies. Past recipients include Peak Lab Rescue, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Operation Paws for Homes, JerseyGirls Animal Rescue, Houston Humane Society, Palm Valley Animal Society, Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue, Harris County Pets Resource Center, Bay Area Pet Adoptions, Highland Lakes Canine Rescue, Trampled Rose Rescue & Rehab, ARNO Animal Rescue New Orleans, and Somerset Regional Animal Shelter.

Contact: Apply through petfinderfoundation.org