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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
Bissell Pet Foundation
Ongoing
The application dates are not announced in advance, so if you are interested in filling out a grant application, check the Grant Portal
https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/grants/
The Binky Foundation: Forward Steps
Ongoing
$1000
by invitation only
https://binkyfoundation.org/our-grant-program/
Banfield Foundation: Disaster Relief Grant
Ongoing
https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs
New York State Animal Population Control Program
Ongoing
There are no deadlines to submit applications.
https://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2013/02/11/new-york-state-animal-population-control-program
ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI) Grants
Ongoing
https://www.aspcapro.org/grants/grant-opportunities
Feed the Hungry
Ongoing
Food bags & medical supplies
https://form.jotform.com/200995695358169
Second Chance Grant
Ongoing
Funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis.
https://www.americanhumane.org/what-we-do/rescue-and-protect/second-chance-grants/

Other grants to be opened

Title
Deadline
Grant (max)
Notes
Link
Cold Noses Foundation
Closed
$5000
Grants that deal with education, community outreach, and/or medical care will be considered for further review.
https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/node/86
The Binky Foundation: First Steps
Closed
First Steps Grant Program has been discontinued effective as of January 1, 2026
https://binkyfoundation.org/our-grant-program/
Banfield Foundation: Safer Together Grant
Closed
https://www.banfieldfoundation.org/Banfield-Foundation-Grant-Programs
Banfield Foundation: COVID-19 Respond and Rebuild Grants
Closed
$10,000
Athletes for Animals
Closed
$2,500
Will not be accepting applications for a Spring 2026 grant cycle. Encourage interested organizations to check back in the latter half of 2026
https://athletesforanimals.org/our-reach/apply-for-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

No integration is needed. 

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Treat Shelter Application

35,000,000+

treats, meals & medical items sent

"Treat covers most of our dog food supplies, with almost zero effort on our side"

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Katy Z. Heerssen, Director, Special Pals, Houston

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