Athletes for Animals Grants

From Athletes for Animals

Athletes for Animals is dedicated to supporting animal welfare organizations. Their aim is to fund entities that align with their criteria, helping to advance the safety, rescue, and care of animals through financial support.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program by Athletes for Animals is designed for animal welfare organizations in need of financial support. The program operates on an 18-month cycle, with a semi-annual grant process to select recipients. Eligible organizations must follow the provided guidelines and complete an application process. After receiving a grant, organizations must wait two full grant cycles before re-applying, emphasizing the program's intent to distribute support widely among qualified groups.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
Canada, USA
Program Location
Canada, USA
Organization Type
Non-profit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status
Non-profit organizations with a pending 501(c)(3) application
Other
  • Based in the United States
  • Based in Canada
  • Adoptable animals must be spayed/neutered prior to adoption
  • Funding designated for adoptable companion animals (canines & felines) only

Ineligibility

Organizations seeking funds for general operating expenses
Organizations seeking funds for start-up costs
Organizations seeking funds for fundraising campaigns
Organizations seeking funds for building expenses
Organizations seeking funds for extraordinary veterinary procedures
Individual private family cases
500 – 2.5k

Submission

Review Criteria

Preference is granted to organizations that maintain a no-kill policy for adoptable animals.