Lupa Animal Wellness Fund Grant

Lupa Animal Wellness Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The Lupa Animal Wellness Fund, managed by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, offers grants to support programs for dogs and cats, focusing on issues like cruelty, emergency care, and pet overpopulation. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and government entities providing services within the Boreal Waters Community Foundation area. Priority is given to organizations demonstrating financial need, contributing to animal welfare and care initiatives.

Overview

NOTE: Grant requests are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. About Us The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation was established in 1983 by visionary community leaders. We are a collection of hundreds of endowed funds established by individuals, families, private foundations, and businesses to enhance the quality of life in our region. Since our inception, we have distributed more than $40 million in grants and scholarships and currently administer over 360 different funds, each with its own charitable purpose. Lupa Animal Wellness Fund Mission The Lupa Animal Wellness Fund supports programs for dogs and cats addressing cruelty and fighting, emergency services, puppy mills and pet overpopulation, animal research issues, pet adoption and spay/neuter initiatives, and the ongoing support of regional animal care centers. Examples The following are representative, but not exclusive examples of projects which could be recipients of Lupa Animal Wellness Fund grants: Rescue, care and relocation of animals in need Pet population control through spaying/neutering Adoption services

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to apply for funding, an organization must:Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (i.e., traditional nonprofit) Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., governmental entities and schools) Section 7871 Tribal government Church Organization with a fiscal agent that is classified as one of the aboveProvide service within Boreal Waters Community Foundation Service Area