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A starter list of organizations that make grants for animal welfare programs
Researching foundations can seem a bit daunting at first, but, like
most things, becomes easier the more you do it. Fortunately, most
foundations have websites where you can learn about the foundation's
funding objectives and application requirements.
The following list identifies organizations that make animal-welfare
grants as part of their mission. Some of these foundations are entirely
focused on animal welfare while others support multiple philanthropic
areas.
Tip: Before delving into this list, make sure you've read our step-by-step instructions for researching foundations.
Grant-making Organizations
- ASPCA Grants
The
ASPCA provides grant support to a variety of animal welfare
organizations through cash awards, sponsorships, executive and
technical assistance, and training.
- Bernice Barbour Foundation
This
foundation funds programs to protect, preserve, and nurture U.S.
companion animals, large animals, native wildlife, and marine species.
Hands on care, animal health/welfare, and veterinary medical research
are priorities.
- Build-a-Bear Workshop Foundation
This foundation supports organizations that directly help children and families, animals, and the environment.
- The DJ&T Foundation
This
foundation, founded in 1995 by well-known television host Bob Barker,
supports low-cost spay and neuter programs for owned dogs only.
- T.S. & K.D. Glide Foundation
Among its funding priorities, this trust funds the work of animal protection organizations.
- Maddie's Fund
Funding
is for cats and dogs in the United States. Maddie's Fund currently
offers fifteen different kinds of grants, ranging in size from $500
marketing awards to major community collaborative grants.
- Laura J. Niles Foundation
This
foundation encourages and supports charitable initiatives that foster
life enrichment through canine and other types of animal companionship.
The foundation's areas of concentration center around canine health
research, animal protection and adoption, search and rescue training,
human assistance, and similar fields of interest.
- PETCO Foundation
This
foundation funds projects that help to create responsible pet owners,
reduce the number of animals euthanized, rescue animals in crisis, and
rehabilitate undesirable behaviors in pets to keep them in a loving
home.
- PetSmart Charities
PetSmart
Charities' grants typically are awarded for programs that reduce the
homeless population of animals through methods other than euthanasia.
Foundations with Geographic Restrictions
- Blanche T. Enders Charitable Trust
Among its funding priorities, this trust funds animal welfare projects in New York City.
- Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation
This
foundation supports organizations and programs that promote the care,
conservation, treatment, well-being and prevention of cruelty to
animals. For companion animals, preference is given to organizations
serving New York City and neighboring counties.
- Nestle Purina PetCare
These
grants are awarded to animal welfare organizations in the Greater St.
Louis area and the cities where Purina operate manufacturing
facilities.
Nationwide, Purina supports animal shelters, rescue groups and foster care organizations with its Pets for People™ programs.
- Summerlee Foundation
This
foundation is focused on “communities which are the most underserved
and the most challenged, with an emphasis on the west and mid-west
regions” and on cats, “with special emphasis on the feral and
free-roaming.”
More Sources of Animal Welfare Grants
Photo of Sam Panda courtesy Kathleen McDonald
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