General Grant Program
Funding Amount
Examples range from $1,000 to $10,000+
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
General Grant Program
Description: Petfinder Foundation's main grant program supporting animal shelters and rescues with various initiatives to save animal lives and improve adoption outcomes.
Geographic Scope: United States (stated presence in AZ, US)
Focus Areas:
What They Fund:
What They Don't Fund: Specific restrictions not detailed in provided content
Eligibility: Tax-exempt animal shelters and rescue organizations
Background: The Petfinder Foundation has given more than $25 million in cash and product grants. Example: APA Adoption Center (St. Louis) received $1,000 grant to promote dog adoptions, which they applied toward their Pet Transfer Program. The foundation later gave APA a $10,000 grant specifically for their transfer program with the proviso that they create best-practices documentation for other shelters to replicate.
Contact: petfinderfoundation.org
Phone/Address: Available on website
Organization: 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Federal Tax ID #87-0694641
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Visit petfinderfoundation.org
2. Click on "Apply for a Grant" in the main navigation
3. Complete the grant application form (specific form details not provided in website content)
4. Submit application through the portal
Application Requirements
- Organization must be tax-exempt (501(c)(3))
- Description of project/program
- Budget and use of funds
- Expected impact and outcomes
- Organization's mission and background
Post-Award
- Grantees must "Complete a Grant Report" after funding period
- Reporting on how funds were used and impact achieved
- Grantee resources available for supported organizations
Required Materials
Specific required documents not detailed in provided content. Contact foundation directly or visit application portal for complete requirements.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
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