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Max Funding
Up to $1K
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Due Date
Sep 15, 2026
Application Type
Email Submission
FUNDER DETAILS
FUNDER TYPE
Private
FUNDING FREQUENCY
Biannual Grant
FUNDING DURATION
One-Year Grant
USE OF FUNDS
Programs/Projects
RESTRICTIONS
Restricted
ELIGIBILITY
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations, ✅ Nonprofits with an Affiliate Sponsor, ✅ Non-501(c)(3) Organizations Accepted
PROGRAM AREAS
Animals, Equine Welfare
LOCATIONS
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC
Athletes for Animals provides funding to animal welfare organizations that meet our criteria and are chosen through a semi-annual grant process.
Applications must be received by March 15 (SPRING cycle) and September 15 (FALL cycle). Our typical response time is 3-6 months after a grant cycle concludes.
Completed grant applications can be digitally submitted or can be mailed to:
Email to: info@athletesforanimals.org
Mail to:
Athletes for Animals
PO Box 50345 St. Louis, MO 63105
About The Grant
Requirements
Must be a non-profit organization with proof of 501(c)3 status or a pending application for exemption with the IRS.
The organization must be based in the United States or Canada.
Preference is given to organizations that do not euthanize adoptable animals.
All adoptable animals must be spayed/neutered before adoption.
The organization must provide a follow-up report on grant usage and funded program results within one year.
Typical grant funding ranges between $500-$2,500 max, average grant is $1,000.
Please include an average cost per animal for the program you are requesting funding for.
The Mandatory Digital Cover Sheet must be completed in order for your organization to be considered.
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FOUNDATION NAME
Athletes for Animals
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FUNDER TYPE
Private
CONTACT
Email: info@athletesforanimals.org