Funding Amount

Up to $20,000

Deadline

April 6, 2027

186 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
April 6, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: April

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Open to Best Friends Network Partners
  • Shelter and rescue organizations
  • Organizations with adoption stories to highlight

Overview

Funder: Best Friends Animal Society (in partnership with national broadcast event)

Event Period: November 5 - April 6 (annual)

Overview:
The Pet Lovers' Choice Awards is an exciting, star-studded, nationally broadcast event that celebrates beloved pets. Organizations can participate to engage their communities, have them celebrate adoption stories, and receive critical funding.

Focus Areas:

  • Adoption stories and programs
  • Community engagement
  • Animal welfare organizations

Eligibility:

  • Open to Best Friends Network Partners
  • Shelter and rescue organizations
  • Organizations with adoption stories to highlight

What This Opportunity Provides:

  • National platform and broadcast exposure
  • Community engagement opportunity
  • Funding to support organization operations
  • Recognition of adoption stories

How to Apply

How to Apply

Step 1: Participate in the Event

  • Engage your organization's community
  • Have community members celebrate your adoption stories
  • Submit organization and adoption story information for the event

Step 2: Community Voting/Selection

  • Community members vote/nominate organizations and adoption stories
  • Organizations are selected based on community engagement and story quality

Step 3: Funding Award

  • Selected organizations receive funding up to $20,000

Required Information:

  • Adoption stories from your organization
  • Community engagement details
  • Organization information

Note: Specific application details and submission process should be confirmed through the Best Friends website or by contacting their team directly, as the full submission instructions are not detailed in the provided content.

What Best Friends Animal Society actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
418
Total given
$14.26M
Median grant
$13K
Range
$2,500–$1.12M
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 48% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Animal rescue
  • Nonprofits

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