General Grant Program

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:

• Pet adoption promotion
• Pet transfer programs (rescuing animals from shelters facing closure)
• Innovative shelter programs
• Animal rescue and rehabilitation
• Microchipping programs
• Medical care and disease prevention
• Facility improvements

What They Fund:

• Adoption promotion campaigns
• Pet transfer/rescue operations
• Medical and vaccination programs
• Program development and sustainability
• Infrastructure improvements
• Staff and volunteer support

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.

Phone/Address: Available on website

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.