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Animal Welfare Grants

Explore 279 grant opportunities for animal welfare initiatives

ZAA Conservation Initiatives Grants
$5,000
Zoological Association of America
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation projects focused on protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly for lesser-known species, through research and community-led initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
New World Screwworm Grand Challenge
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $100 million to a variety of organizations for innovative projects aimed at detecting, controlling, and eradicating the invasive New World Screwworm to protect U.S. livestock and agriculture.

Animal Welfare
State governments
Giving Tree Grant Program
$4,000
Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in select counties to support projects that address community needs such as early literacy, food security, and animal welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ruth Hornbrook Memorial Fund Grant
$3,000
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to humane societies in West Virginia for projects that improve animal welfare, such as education programs and facility upgrades, excluding spay/neuter initiatives.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Veterinary Services Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This program provides funding to veterinary schools and rural clinics to improve veterinary services and training in underserved areas, ensuring better animal health and support for the agricultural sector.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maryland Spay and Neuter Grants Program
$75,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This program provides funding to Maryland local governments and nonprofit organizations to increase spay and neuter services for pets in low-income communities and to manage free-roaming community cats, ultimately reducing animal overpopulation and euthanasia rates.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
LEAP Student Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Law, Ethics & Animals Program
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides funding to Yale University students for innovative research and creative projects that address important issues related to the welfare and protection of non-human animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Culture & Animals Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Culture & Animals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This grant provides funding for individuals engaged in research, artistic expression, or public performances that promote awareness and advocacy for the ethical treatment of animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Habitat Management Assistance Funding
$15,000
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Florida for managing and enhancing habitats critical to the gopher tortoise and other endangered species.

Environment
City or township governments
Advancing Technologies and Methods to Improve Marine Mammal Stock Assessments and Mitigate Impacts
$75,000
Marine Mammal Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve the assessment of marine mammal populations and reduce human-related threats to their survival, targeting U.S.-based individuals and organizations involved in marine conservation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Competitive Grants Program
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Teton Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits, government entities, and school districts that serve the communities of Teton Valley, Idaho, and Alta, Wyoming, to support projects that enhance community wellbeing and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Impact100 Newport County Grant
Contact for amount
Impact100 Newport County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in Newport County, Rhode Island, for innovative projects that create significant and lasting positive impacts in areas such as arts, environment, health, education, and family services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Veterinary Student Scholar
$5,500
Morris Animal Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to veterinary students conducting research aimed at improving the health and welfare of animals, including pets and wildlife, under the guidance of a qualified mentor.

Health
Individuals
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program
$50,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California municipalities and nonprofit organizations for spay and neuter services to help reduce pet overpopulation.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
2026 Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program
$50,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to veterinary facilities and nonprofit organizations in California to offer low-cost or no-cost spay and neuter services, particularly targeting underserved communities to help reduce pet overpopulation.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
ZBGA Capital Grant Program
$500,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding for New York State zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria to make strategic capital improvements that enhance educational programs, promote tourism, and support environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fund-a-Farmer Systems Change and Innovation Grant
$10,000
Food Animal Concerns Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to farms seeking to improve animal welfare through innovative practices, infrastructure development, and collaborative efforts in transitioning to more humane and sustainable farming systems.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Fund-a-Farmer Welfare Improvement Grants
$3,500
Food Animal Concerns Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized farms focused on improving the welfare of food-producing animals through humane and sustainable practices.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
2025-2026 NYS Companion Animal Capital Projects
$500,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipal and nonprofit organizations in New York for capital projects that enhance the welfare and infrastructure of animal shelters and rescue facilities for dogs and cats.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits

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