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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 | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/other-animals/ | |
PetSmart: Disaster Response | Ongoing | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/disaster-response | ||
Banfield Foundation: HOPE founds | Ongoing | Contact your local Banfield Pet Hospital for more information and eligibility | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | |
Banfield Foundation: Care Knows No Boundaries | Ongoing | https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs | ||
PetSmart: Improving access to veterinary care | Ongoing | 750,000 | Applications are accepted by invitation only | https://petsmartcharities.org/pro/grants/improving-access-to-veterinary-care |
Petco Foundation (Vaccinated and loved) | Ongoing | For organizations dedicated to providing free vaccine services to communities in need | https://petcolove.org/shelter-partners/grants/ | |
Petfinder Foundation (Sponsored) | Ongoing | Needs to be an active Petfinder Member | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/sponsor-a-pet/ | |
Petfinder Foundation (Purina Canada Happy Paws & Hearts Operation) | Ongoing | $5000 | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/purina-canada-happy-paws-hearts-operation-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation (Kia pet adoption) | Ongoing | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/kia-pet-adoption/ | ||
ASPCA Research Grants | Ongoing | 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. | Organizations in the United States & Canada only | https://www.aspcapro.org/researchgrants |
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief Grant | Ongoing | $5,000 | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/shelters-grant/ | |
Maddie's Grants Giveaways | Ongoing | $10,000 | https://www.maddiesfund.org/grant-opportunities.htm |
Other grants to be opened
Title | Deadline | Grant (max) | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petco Foundation: Love Story | Closed | $100,000 | Need to register as a partner | 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 | 3rd Quarter: North America and Territories / Grants that deal with spay and neuter and/or TNR only will be considered for further review | https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/node/86 | |
Petfinder Foundation: Adoption Options in Action Grant | Closed | Workshop, invitation only | https://petfinderfoundation.com/for-shelters/apply-for-a-grant/ | |
Petfinder Foundation: Play Yard Renovation Grant | Closed | This grant program is no longer a stand alone program and is now included in their Dog Enrichment grant. | https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/play-yard-renovation-grant/ | |
Pedigree Foundation: Disaster Relief | Closed | $5,000 | Disaster relief | https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/disaster_relief_grant_seekers.pdf |
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/ |
Walmart: Spark Good Local Grants | Closed | $5,000 | Organizations must have a Spark Good account and be verified by Deed | https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants |
Stanton Foundation: Mobile Adoption Van Grant | Closed | $80,000 | Adoption van | 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 | |
Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants | Closed | $60,000 | https://network.bestfriends.org/opportunities/rachael-ray-no-kill-excellence-grants |
About Treat
1. Gameplay that covers shelter supplies - Users directly impact the lives of real shelter animals, through playing the game and sending meals/treats.
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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