Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services Grant

Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services, established by philanthropist Ken Jackson in memory of his dog Remy, supports organizations focused on traditional companion animals in Alabama. Priorities include rescue, spay/neuter programs, animal-assisted therapy, and educational advocacy. Since its inception in 2011, the fund has awarded over $500,000 to enhance the welfare of pets and promote humane treatment.

Overview

A Passion for Pets and Animal Services The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services is a special fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham (CFGB) that considers grant requests from organizations with a mission or specific programs that involve traditional companion animals (cats, dogs, and horses). Areas of priority are: rescue/shelter programs for traditional companion animalsspay/neuter programsanimal-assisted therapy programs involving traditional companion animalseducation and advocacy programs (promoting the humane and dignified treatment of traditional companion animals) In 2010, Birmingham businessman and philanthropist Ken Jackson honored the memory of his late dog Remy, a Jack Russell- Shih Tzu mix, by establishing the Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. The fund awarded its first grants in 2011 and since that time has awarded more than $500,000 to support diverse animal organizations in our community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants will be restricted to organizations classified as public charities under section 501(c)3 of the IRS code and based in, or serving, one or more of the following Alabama counties:Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker.

Ineligibility

Capital projects will not be considered at this time.