The Arthur L. & Elaine V. Johnson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations with a focus on service animals for individuals with disabilities, especially guide dogs for the visually impaired, and environmental conservation efforts.

We desire that the Foundation be a catalyst for change and therefore, prefer to fund projects that will assist an organization in a long-term change.  Requests for funds to support on-going program operations are given a lower priority.

The deadline for applying for a grant is Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.
Inquiries for organizations that have not received a grant in the past 3 years must be submitted by June 1st.

For funding in the area of handicap assistance animals:

• Our highest priority is dogs that assist the visually impaired, followed by dogs or other animals individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a physical disability.

• We do not fund therapy, medical alert, autism, PTSD, facility, or emotional support animals. If your organization funds such animals in addition to animals to assist the physically handicapped, you are strongly encouraged to provide an accounting of how many of each type of animal are placed as part of your application.

• We do not fund organizations that require recipients to pay (other than a nominal fee) or to do significant fundraising for the organization.

For funding in the area of nature conservation:

• Our highest priority is for direct conservation (e.g., preservation or restoration of natural land, animal conservation or preservation) and science-based conservation activities (i.e., research designed to lead to better land and wildlife management).

• We give higher priority to applications focused on vulnerable/endangered species or their habitat and environment.

• Wildlife rehabilitation that is not focused on the rehabilitation and release of threatened or endangered species will not be funded.

• We do not fund organizations whose primary focus is advocacy.