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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Animal Welfare

Explore 48 grant opportunities

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
Kennebunk Savings Community Promise Program
Contact for amount
Kennebunk Savings
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire, focusing on innovative and sustainable programs in health, community advancement, arts, education, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction
Contact for amount
Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions, focusing on their positive impacts on human and animal well-being across various populations and contexts.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Needs Grant Program
$20,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to undertake community projects that improve the quality of life for residents in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Arenac County Community Partnership Grants
$5,000
Bay Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Bay County, Michigan, to support a variety of community-enhancing projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Resource-Related Research Projects for Development of Models and Related Materials for Studying Human Health and Diseases (R24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in developing innovative experimental models and resources that advance the understanding of human health and diseases across multiple biomedical disciplines.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Rees-Jones Foundation: Animal Welfare Grants
Contact for amount
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that focus on the humane treatment of animals, including adoption efforts and cruelty prevention.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
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
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
Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers (P40) (Clinical Trials Not-Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for the development and maintenance of specialized laboratory animal colonies and biological resources essential for advancing biomedical research.

Health
City or township governments
Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing Research
Contact for amount
Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at improving access to pet-friendly rental housing in the U.S., targeting academic researchers, policy experts, and community organizations to explore the benefits and challenges of such housing policies.

Housing
Nonprofits
John and Maria Laffin Trust Fund
$10,000
John and Maria Laffin Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for education, animal welfare, medical research, and humanitarian relief efforts.

Education
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
Escondido Community Foundation Grant
$35,000
Escondido Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Oceanside that focus on enhancing community services, including youth programs, arts, senior services, food security, and health initiatives.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$250,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers (P40 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$650,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides support for specialized research centers that develop and maintain laboratory animal colonies and biological materials, promoting scientific rigor and accessibility for researchers across the U.S.

Health
State governments
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Grant Program
$25,000
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based land trusts for projects that enhance bird conservation on private lands through activities like habitat management, outreach, and monitoring.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community improvement projects that empower and enhance local initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits