Grant Opportunities

ASPCA Grants provide support to a variety of U.S.-based nonprofit animal welfare organizations through cash grants, sponsorships, and training. While we generally do not place a ceiling on grant amounts, most grants range between $500 and $10,000. Please bear this in mind when submitting your request unless otherwise instructed.

Please review general grant guidelines and restrictions here. The ASPCA does not accept unsolicited grant proposals by mail, email, or in any format other than through this site.

Rescuing Racers Initiative (NEW!)

The ASPCA is putting out a call for proposals from those providing rescue, rehabilitation and/or sanctuary of retired racehorses. Click here for the guidelines. Deadline to apply is May 27.

Disaster & Emergency Response Grants

Guidelines and application instructions for emergency and disaster response and preparation can be found on this page.

Grants for Animal Shelters, Animal Control, Non-sheltering Organizations and Spay/Neuter Programs

Guidelines and application instructions for spay/neuter programs, adoption events, return-to-owner programs, and other live release or shelter intake reduction programs benefiting dogs and cats can be found on this page.

Scholarships & Sponsorships

Guidelines and application instructions for scholarships and sponsorships for conferences, trainings, etc, can be found on this page.

Animal Relocation Grants

Guidelines and application instructions for dog and cat relocation programs can be found on this page.

Grants to Fight Animal Cruelty

Guidelines and application instructions for programs on anti-cruelty, including cruelty investigations and large-scale seizures, can be found on this page.

ASPCA Equine Fund Grants

Guidelines and application instructions for programs benefiting horses, mules, donkeys, and ponies (both wild and domestic) can be found on this page.

New York State Animal Population Control Program

The New York State Animal Population Control Program (APCP) is a low-cost spay/neuter grant program administered by the ASPCA on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Eligible applicants may submit their online requests for targeted spay/neuter projects on the APCP page.

ASPCA Partnership Grants

Applications for ASPCA Partnership Communities can be accessed here. To learn more about ASPCA Partnerships and how to become involved, click here.