Program for Animal Welfare
Eight special funds at the Foundation relate to the humane treatment and protection of animals:
- Rosa Anne Grosvenor Fund, established in 1942
- Virginia B. Butler Fund, established in 1978
- Abbie A. Brougham Memorial Fund, established in 1988
- John B. and Ruth L. Kilton Fund, established in 2005
- Helen Walker Raleigh Fund for Animals, established in 2006
- Dawn, Gregg and Leland Weingeroff Animal Fund, established in 2006
- Mary Lou Crandall Fund, established in 2006
- Vinny Animal Welfare Fund, established in 2009
These funds together generate more than $490,000 annually, enabling the Foundation to take a leading role on animal welfare issues. Funded programs include statewide humane education programs, low-cost spay and neuter clinics, and preservation of habitats for threatened species.
Grant Opportunities
The Program for Animal Welfare supports animal humane education and treatment through one unified grant program. For more information and application details, click on the title of the program.
Grant Program |
Application Deadline |
Purpose |
| Impact Grants |
June 11, 2010 |
Fund efforts to positively impact animal welfare statewide or in individual communities; approximately $260,000 is available for grantmaking in 2010 |
Eligibility
The Program for Animal Welfare funds organizations working to promote and/or provide humane treatment of animals and organizations working more generally on the welfare of animals (including wildlife, endangered species, companion animals, and training for assistance animals). Individuals are not eligible to receive grants.
An organization may apply for more than one grant, but we recommend you contact us to discuss your proposals in advance. Contact Inés Merchán, grant programs officer, to discuss your project ideas. |