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80+ Grants for Animal Shelters April - June 2026
This list has been prepared by Treat, a pet care support program. We are working on expanding this list to 100 grants.
Open grants & programs
Title | Deadline | Grant (max) | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petfinder Foundation: Other Animals | Ongoing | $1000 | Petfinder members; non-dog/cat pets | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/other-animals/ |
PetSmart: Disaster Response | Ongoing | Within 90 days of declared disaster | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/disaster-response | |
Banfield Foundation: HOPE founds | Ongoing | Contact local Banfield hospital | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | |
Banfield Foundation: Care Knows No Boundaries | Ongoing | Mars vets/vet techs only | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | |
PetSmart: Improving access to veterinary care | Ongoing | 750,000 | Invitation only | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/improving-access-to-veterinary-care |
Petco Foundation (Vaccinated and loved) | Ongoing | Free vaccine providers | https://petcolove.org/shelter-partners/grants/ | |
Petfinder Foundation (Sponsored) | Ongoing | Petfinder members only | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/sponsor-a-pet/ | |
Petfinder Foundation (Purina Canada Happy Paws & Hearts Operation) | Ongoing | $5000 | Petfinder members in Canada | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/purina-canada-happy-paws-hearts-operation-grant/ |
Petfinder Foundation (Kia pet adoption) | Ongoing | Petfinder members; 1 per year | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/kia-pet-adoption/ | |
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief Grant | Ongoing | $5,000 | Disaster relief; year round | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ |
Maddie's Grants Giveaways | Ongoing | $2,500 | Random draw, weekly calls | https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm |
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief | Ongoing | $5,000 | Disaster relief | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/media/uploads/2024/10/Disaster-Relief-Grant-Application-10.2.2024.pdf |
Other grants to be opened
Title | Deadline | Grant (max) | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASPCA Research Grants | Closed | The maximum individual grant amount for each research area is: $50,000 for Access to Veterinary Care Research, $35,000 for Applied Behavior Research, $50,000 for Cruelty Research, $75,000 for Farm Animal Welfare Research, $35,000 for Psychological Trauma Research, and $50,000 for Shelter Research. | https://www.aspcapro.org/researchgrants | |
Petco Foundation: Love Story | Closed | $100,000 | https://www.petcofoundation.org/for-partners/investment-opportunities/ | |
Maddie's Open Arms Challenge 2024 | Closed | $25,000 | https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge-2024.htm | |
Cold Noses Foundation | Closed | https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/node/86 | ||
Petfinder Foundation: Adoption Options in Action Grant | Closed | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | ||
Petfinder Foundation: Play Yard Renovation Grant | Closed | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/play-yard-renovation-grant/ | ||
Banfield Foundation: Veterinary Medical Equipment Grant
| Closed | Medical equipment | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/en/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | |
Arnall Family Foundation | Closed | $350,000 | Oklahoma only | https://arnallfamilyfoundation.org/contact/ |
The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation | Closed | $10,000 | https://www.parksfoundation.org/ | |
The Summerlee Foundation
| Closed | $50,000 | https://summerlee.org/animal-protection-program-overview/animal-protection-recent-grant-list/ | |
Stanton Foundation: Mobile Adoption Van Grant | Closed | $80,000 | http://thestantonfoundation.org/canine/mobile-adoption-vans | |
Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grants | Closed | $60,000 | https://network.bestfriends.org/opportunities/rachael-ray-no-kill-excellence-grants |
About Treat
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2. Cover up to 100% of food supplies - 35,000,000+ meals, treats & medical items earned and sent by our users to shelter animals, using 'Play to Help' model
3. Super simple process - "Treat covers most of our dog food supplies, with almost zero effort on our side" ​ Katy Z. Heerssen, Director, Special Pals, Houston
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