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State Animal Welfare Grants

Explore 36 grant opportunities

Wisconsin Urban Wildlife Damage Abatement and Control Grant
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2023

This grant provides funding to urban governments in Wisconsin to create and implement plans for managing wildlife populations, specifically targeting issues caused by white-tailed deer and Canada geese.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Equine Welfare Assistance Grants
$10,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions in Colorado to improve the welfare of domestic equines through education, emergency veterinary care, and shelter resources.

Agriculture
County governments
MDARD Equine Grant Program
$125,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of equine-related projects in Michigan, including marketing, research, and aftercare programs, aimed at enhancing the state's horse racing industry and overall equine activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Voluntary Tax Fund Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support for wildlife rehabilitation facilities and individuals to improve care techniques, enhance animal habitats, and promote conservation education.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program
$110,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This program provides financial support to veterinarians in Virginia to establish or expand their practices focused on large animals, addressing a critical shortage of veterinary services for livestock, poultry, and equines.

Agriculture
Individuals
West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Program
$35,000
West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides funding to eligible government and nonprofit organizations in West Virginia to support spay and neuter services for reducing the population of stray and abandoned animals.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Habitat Management Assistance Funding
$15,000
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Florida for managing and enhancing habitats critical to the gopher tortoise and other endangered species.

Environment
City or township governments
Maryland Spay and Neuter Grants Program
$75,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This program provides funding to Maryland local governments and nonprofit organizations to increase spay and neuter services for pets in low-income communities and to manage free-roaming community cats, ultimately reducing animal overpopulation and euthanasia rates.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
2024 Animal Welfare Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports registered animal shelters in Michigan to enhance sterilization, adoption, and public education programs for dogs and cats, while ensuring compliance with state animal welfare laws.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Emergency Insect Management Grant
Contact for amount
Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, tribes, and local governments in Wyoming for managing emergency outbreaks of insect pests that threaten public health, animal health, and agriculture.

Health
State governments
Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Minnesota livestock producers to implement measures that prevent conflicts with wolves and protect their animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
ZBGA Capital Grant Program
$500,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to New York State zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria for capital improvements that enhance educational programs, promote sustainability, and improve public safety.

Environment
Nonprofits
Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund
$500,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding provides financial support for municipal and nonprofit animal shelters in New York to improve their facilities for the care and containment of dogs and cats, particularly in underserved areas.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
2025-2026 NYS Companion Animal Capital Projects
$500,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipal and nonprofit organizations in New York for capital projects that enhance the welfare and infrastructure of animal shelters and rescue facilities for dogs and cats.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program
$50,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California municipalities and nonprofit organizations for spay and neuter services to help reduce pet overpopulation.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits