The Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals supports those organizations that effectively and efficiently improve the lives of animals, both wild and domestic, through direct intervention and education.

We read and consider applications from anywhere in California. However, our grantmaking is focused on Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. We don’t want to discourage qualified applicants, but if your grantwriting resources are limited, you may wish to take this into consideration.

You may submit your application by email (preferred), or by mail. If submitting by mail, please send four complete copies of your application, including all attachments and exhibits with each copy. Please use the application form for the current year, which you may download below.

If using a private mail carrier (FedEx, UPS, etc.) please email the tracking code to let us know it is coming. It is not necessary to require a signature. We acknowledge all grant applications.

*Please read all sections before downloading the grant application.

Applications are considered throughout the year and may be submitted at any time.