Discover grants for animal welfare, pet care, and wildlife protection. Funding supports conservation efforts, shelters, and veterinary services. Additional grants fund advocacy, habitat preservation, and programs that promote animal rescue and care.
Funders in this space range from small regional humane societies to national wildlife conservation groups, so narrowing by recipient type and funding source above can save real time. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for habitat preservation and rescue programs.
Grants to USA and territories qualifying nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for dog- and animal-related initiatives. In recognition of America250, this year's program will support organizations that serve military communities, military famili...
In-kind grants of marketing services to Nevada nonprofit organizations. Funding is intended to enhance the impact that organizations have on the community. Past grants have supported organizations that address a range of community needs, including education, anima...
Grants of up to $4,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, equipment, capacity building, and direct services. Eligible p...
Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, and veterinary students for research projects that address the health needs of cats. All areas of study related to feline health are welcome...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International young adults in recognition of exceptional conservation efforts. The award is intended to honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting wild species. Prize money must be used to implement a conversation...
Opportunity for USA nonprofit animal rescues and shelters to participate in a mentorship program. Participants will receive grant funding in addition to access to resources and mentorship and training pertaining to specific topics. Applicants will choose to partic...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of art...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate and post-graduate students and early-career scientists to carry out fieldwork. Funding is intended to support fieldwork in any discipline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: travel, ...
Prizes awarded to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance the communication sciences. This multi-year challenge is open to teams of researchers who will develop a unique two-way interspecies communication approach and demonstrate it in m...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school students, undergraduates, and researchers to pursue fieldwork for science projects. Eligible areas of interest include archaeology, wildlife conservation, marine and freshwater studies, anthropology, ecology, en...
Grants of $2,000 to USA animal rescues and related nonprofit organizations for neuter and spay programs for stray cats. Funding is intended to offset expenses of neutering and spaying individual community cats and returning them to the streets. Awardees must creat...
Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovat...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and emerging scientists to support fieldwork. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research addressing the environment, climate, and the relationship between humanity and wildlife across the glob...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within a wide of focus areas including but not limited to arts, education, environment, health, workforce development ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. ...
Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for natural resources conservation and management. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives to protect the enviro...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for research related to veterinary clinical pathology. The funder will consider the quality of the scope of work, clarity, and design of the research proposal, as well as the potential for the research ...
Fellowships of $10,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the ...
Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and ot...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, conservation districts, and tribes for research to mitigate the effects of algal blooms. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitt...
Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...
Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for agricultural research. Funding is intended for research that demonstrates clear benefits for both participating countries. Eligible research topics tackle solutions to challenges in ag...
Grants to USA state, territory, and regional fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife and habitat conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning and implementatio...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, fisheries, and educational institutions to implement and improve technological innovations in the fishing industry. The purpose of the funding is to expand the use and upgrade the l...
Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...
Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2026, eligible proposals will be in the subfocus ...
Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and non-federal government agencies for projects to enhance natural river system functions in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to a...
Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be consider...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigat...
Grants of up to $35,000 to USA researchers and investigators for research related to horses. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for research studies that benefit horses, owners, and the horse indu...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects related to blindness or wildlife conservation. Funding may be requested for project support. The geographic focus includes the Northeast region of the United States: Connecticut...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve the health of horses being used for therapy purposes. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to identify best practices to ensure the heal...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve treatment and outcomes for horses with head trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for research that takes into account all facets...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, public agencies, and tribes for projects to improve marketing and production in the domestic sheep industry. Applicants are advised that required applications may take several weeks to com...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada pet adoption agencies to help pets find homes. Funding is intended to support initiatives and services that promote animal welfare by helping abandoned, rescued, and vulnerable animals secure safe, permanent, and caring ad...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for activities that support the welfare of animals. Priority will be given to services and programs that benefit cats, dogs, retired circus animals, and retired farm animals. Requests will be accepted...
Grants to USA qualifying IHEs for programs to improve national expertise in sciences related to food and agriculture. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support graduate students stud...
Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible activit...
Grants to USA colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact th...