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June 1, 2026

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Overview

Safe Housing Grant

Funder: RedRover (United Animal Nations dba RedRover)

Geographic Scope: United States

Status: Active with multiple annual deadlines

Purpose

The Safe Housing grant funds pet programs that allow domestic violence survivors to escape abusive situations with their pets by providing safe housing/boarding for animals while survivors stay in domestic violence shelters.

    Focus Areas

  • Creating pet-friendly spaces at domestic violence shelters
  • Building/refurbishing kennels for pets of DV survivors at animal rescues
  • Combining kenneling and fostering for pets of DV survivors
  • Enabling co-sheltering of pets and their human companions

    Eligibility

  • Primary Applicants: Nonprofit domestic violence organizations and animal organizations
  • Partnership Requirement: Domestic violence shelters must partner with animal organizations (or vice versa)
  • Special Pilot: In 2024, a pilot program was launched for homeless shelters to apply for Safe Housing funds (deadline: March 1, 2024)

    What They Fund

  • Physical infrastructure (pet-friendly rooms, kennels, co-sheltering spaces)
  • Pet care supplies and equipment
  • Program development and implementation

    Application Deadlines

  • March 1 (annual)
  • June 1 (annual)
  • September 1 (annual)
  • Homeless shelter pilot deadline: March 1 (2024 only)

    Contact Information

    RedRover Safe Housing Grant Team
  • Email: relief@redrover.org or grant@redrover.org
  • Phone: (916) 429-2457
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 188890, Sacramento, CA 95818
  • For technical/program guidance: Katie Campbell at kcampbell@redrover.org

    Additional Resources

  • DontForgetThePets.org offers free workshops, handbooks, templates, and one-on-one coaching
  • RedRover maintains a list of shelters that have already received Safe Housing grants
  • Situation-based grants available for boarding/veterinary care when shelters cannot house pets on-site

How to Apply

Safe Housing Grant Application Process

#### Step 1: Request Application Materials

  • Submit an application PDF request form to receive the current application

  • Provide organization details (name, address, contact information, website)

  • Describe the pet program you plan to build (e.g., pet-friendly rooms, kennels, fostering)

  • Indicate which deadline you plan to apply for (March 1, June 1, or September 1)

    • #### Step 2: Complete Online Application

  • Applications are submitted online (link available on their website)

  • Reference materials available:

    • - Safe Housing Application PDF
    - Safe Housing Homeless Shelter Pilot Application PDF (for eligible homeless shelters)
    - Budget template (downloadable)

    #### Required Information

  • Organization name, address, contact details

  • Type of organization (Domestic Violence Organization, Animal Organization, or Homeless Shelter)

  • Description of proposed pet program

  • Budget information (using their provided template)

  • Partnership details (for DV shelters partnering with animal organizations)

  • Implementation timeline and capacity

    • #### Submission Details

  • Processing Time: Applications reviewed in order received; response within 1-2 business days

  • Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Pacific Time, Monday-Friday

  • Technical Support: Contact relief@redrover.org for questions

    • #### Post-Award Requirements

  • Annual grant reporting required (questions submitted via online form)

  • Submit program updates including:

    • - Number of animals helped
    - Number of families served
    - Average shelter stays (pets and families)
    - Success stories and challenges
    - Photos of completed co-sheltering space
    - Insurance provider information
  • Organizations are exempt from reporting after 4 consecutive years of awards (but optional updates welcomed)

    • #### Resources for Applicants

  • Free guidance and support available through DontForgetThePets.org

  • FAQ document addressing common questions

  • Sample MOUs and SOPs from previously awarded organizations available upon request

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    domestic-violenceanimal-rescue

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