Find grants for humane organizations promoting animal welfare.
For humane organizations, including animal shelters and animal welfare agencies, the need for funds to care for its charges seems never-ending. Besides food and shelter, humane organizations may require monies for veterinary expenses, spaying and neutering, adoption promotion, training, vaccinations, medications and equipment. Grants for humane animal organizations can ease some of this financial burden and help more animals find new homes.
Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant
The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant, administered through the American Humane Association, provides up to $4,000 in funding for animal shelter projects. Eligible proposals include capital campaigns, veterinary equipment, renovation, spay and neuter equipment, and "equipment that positively impacts the welfare of animals in the shelter." Grant money cannot be used for operating expenses, vehicle purchase or regular maintenance. Only nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations or publicly run shelters may apply.
Second Chance Fund
This American Humane Association-sponsored fund aids abused or neglected animals in the care of a humane organization by providing money for veterinary treatment. Overall funding to one nonprofit 501(c)3 organization caps at $2,000 annually. Because of demand, grants are considered on a case-by-case basis. Routine procedures, including sterilization and vaccinations, are ineligible for funding. Applicants must document that rehabilitated animals are suitable for adoption into new homes. Individuals animals receiving aid must have a good prognosis for recovery and life without pain.
HomeAgain Universal WorldScan Grant
AHA-member professional humane animal organizations may receive the HomeAgain Universal WorldScan Grant, to purchase these scanners that read all microchips available in the United States. Applicants must submit data, including the operating budget, number of animals housed annually, intake, adoption and euthanasia rates, along with describing the need for scanners. Unlike a collar with identification information, microchips are permanent. The ability of a humane organization to check for and read microchip information on stray animals may make the difference in reuniting the pet and its owner.
Bernice Barbour Foundation
The Bernice Barbour Foundation provides funds to both animal welfare agencies and university veterinary schools. Its mission is to help organizations that protect companions animals, equines and wildlife. Only U.S.-based, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations that own their facilities may apply for grants. Animal welfare organizations must submit financial data for the year prior to application, and cannot use paid grant writers to fill out forms or supply information. Humane organizations must spay or neuter animals prior to adoption for eligibility.
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