Grant Opportunities

Since 2001, the ASPCA® has provided over $250 million in funding to more than 4,000 organizations nationwide. Browse current and past offerings in support of lifesaving animal welfare efforts and explore grants from other funders.

Open Grants

2026 ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI) Quality of Life Grant

The Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (“NTSI”) is accepting applications from brick-and-mortar animal shelters in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to improve the quality of life for animals in their care.

2026 ASPCA Research Grants

ASPCA research grants develop cutting-edge knowledge in animal welfare. Learn more about this year's opportunities.

ASPCA Open-Access Publishing Fund (OAPF)

The ASPCA invites applicants for the ASPCA Open Access Publishing Fund (OAPF). This fund is designed to support the dissemination of results of innovative and impactful animal welfare research.

Opening Soon

New York State Animal Population Control Program

This low-cost spay/neuter grant program is administered by the ASPCA on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Recently Closed Grants

2026 ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming

The ASPCA invites projects that quantify and illustrate how U.S. factory farming undermines a safe and abundant food supply, while higher-welfare farming systems safeguard and invest in animals, farmers, workers, rural communities and consumers.

2026 ASPCA The Rescue Effect Campaign Grants

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) is offering up to $2 million in grants to support adoption at shelters and rescues during the 2026 “The Rescue Effect” campaign.