Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The IFAW Global Disaster Response Grant provides essential support for animals affected by both man-made and natural disasters. Funded by The Walt Disney Company and IFAW supporters, this grant aims to assist local response efforts through financial and physical aid. Eligible situations include political conflicts, extreme weather events, and large-scale cruelty cases. The IFAW Disaster Response team reviews proposals to ensure timely assistance to those in need.

NOTE: Once you submit an inquiry form, IFAW's Disaster Response team will review your request and respond within two weeks.
IFAW’s Disaster Response and Preparedness grants are made possible through the generous support from The Walt Disney Company and IFAW supporters around the world. These grants offer both physical as well as financial support during moments of crisis - when animals and people need us the most.
What situations are eligible to submit an IFAW Disaster Response proposal?
Any man-made or natural disaster impacting animals where physical or financial assistance is needed to support local response and recovery.
Examples of man-made disasters (but not limited to): political conflict, financial crisis, large scale cruelty case.
Examples of natural disasters (but not limited to): extreme weather event, earthquake, wildfire, flood.

What International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
11
Total given
$537K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$10K–$280K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 52%, District of Columbia 21%, California 8%. Top recipient cities: Orleans, MA; Washington, DC; Silver Springs, MD.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 82% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Maritime Information Systems · Orleans, MA

    Conservation

    $280K

  • Wildlife Investigators Training Alliance · Washington, DC

    Conservation

    $110K

  • National Marine Sanctuary Foundation · Silver Springs, MD

    Conservation

    $37K

  • Global Rewilding Alliance · Boulder, CO

    Conservation

    $27K

  • Busters Paw Prints · Red Bluff, CA

    Animal Rescue

    $18K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Animal rescue
  • Disaster relief

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