5 Small Grants Every Rescue Should Know About
If you're part of a small rescue or community cat program, securing funding can be a game-changer. Here are five grant opportunities that can provide the support you need:
1. Community Cats Grants (United Spay Alliance)
This program offers funding to support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts and community cat initiatives. Grants are awarded to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to humane cat population management. Stay updated on application periods by subscribing to their newsletter. United Spay Alliance
2. Mightycat Grant Program (Orphan Kitten Club)
Focused on neonatal kitten care, the Mightycat Grant Program provides funds to organizations dedicated to saving the most vulnerable felines. Grants support innovative programs that improve outcomes for orphaned kittens. Orphan Kitten Club
3. Maddie's Fund Grants
Maddie's Fund offers various grants aimed at increasing lifesaving efforts for dogs and cats. Opportunities include innovation grants, education programs, and community engagement initiatives. Eligibility requires being a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charity or government animal welfare organization focused on dogs and/or cats. Maddie’s Fund
4. Petco Love Foundation Grants
Petco Love provides grants to animal welfare organizations for adoption events, medical care, and disaster response. Their funding cycles typically open in July, and they look for organizations actively promoting their partnership. Petco Love
5. Banfield Foundation Grants
The Banfield Foundation offers several grant programs, including those for veterinary assistance, disaster relief, and preventive care. Their Care Knows No Boundaries grant, for example, supports initiatives that bring veterinary care to underserved populations. Banfield Pet Hospital
