Animal rescue grants
Grants for animal shelters, rescues and spay/neuter programs from animal welfare funders.
- 1 open
- 1 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline October 31, 2026
From companies, foundations and states
- Closes31 OCT
New World Screwworm direct support grant
ASPCA · Nonprofits
Emergency ASPCA grants for preventing and treating screwworm in dogs, cats and horses, part of up to $500,000 in funding.
- ApplyANYTIME
PetSmart Charities Disaster Response grants
PetSmart Charities · Nonprofits
Grants for animal welfare and human service groups with pet programs responding to state or federally declared disasters.
- StatusCLOSED
ASPCA grants for shelters and spay/neuter providers
ASPCA · Nonprofits, Local governments
Yearly ASPCA funding rounds for animal shelters, rescues and spay/neuter clinics; the 2026 national round put $14 million toward shelters and spay/neuter.
- StatusCLOSED
Petco Love grants
Petco Love · Nonprofits, Local governments
Grants for animal shelters, rescues and spay/neuter providers; partners submit a yearly data report to be considered.
- Closed02 OCT
PetSmart Charities Adoption Growth grants
PetSmart Charities · Nonprofits
Grants for active PetSmart adoption partners, in cohorts by in-store adoption numbers.
Questions
When do animal rescue grants close?
The next deadline is October 31, 2026 for New World Screwworm direct support grant. One program takes applications at any time.
Do animal rescue grants need 501(c)(3) status?
Usually yes, or a public animal control agency. Most funders also ask for intake and adoption numbers.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.