125 Illinois Grants for Animal Welfare, Pets and Wildlife

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for projects to conserve crucial habitats and natural resources and preserve wildlife and fish populations. Applicants must submit an initial proposal and e...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, fisheries, and educational institutions to implement and improve technological innovations in the fishing industry. The purpose of the funding is to expand the use and upgrade the level ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood educa...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activities t...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be considered fo...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for projects in eligible counties that focus on the environment or nature. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including clean energy, habitat improvement, e...

Prizes awarded to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance the communication sciences. This multi-year challenge is open to teams of researchers who will develop a unique communication approach and demonstrate it in more than one context. The ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for perma...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and individuals for projects to save endangered species. The purpose of the funding program is to focus on saving less popular species that are not necessarily i...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals for conservation and research programs related to sea turtles. Funding is intended to support work related to data gaps, threats, and prior...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that enhance the local quality of life, address a com...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for multi-day educational workshops to improve programs where horses are used for therapy purposes. Funding is intended to improve the skills of the people working with horses and to teach horse care and handling, proper selection ...

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, agencies, and corporations to support the processing of invasive species. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to help pr...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International researchers, PhDs affiliated with institutions, postdoctoral researchers, and new investigators for projects that improve the health of domestic cat species. Submissions will be evaluated based on scientific ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate and post-graduate students and early-career scientists to carry out fieldwork. Funding is intended to support fieldwork in any discipline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: travel, resea...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projec...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically endangered species, as well as species with lim...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators and researchers to curtail the use of animals in scientific research. Funding is intended to develop alternate educational resources for laboratory, medical, and veterinary schools and to prove the deficiencies in curr...

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois educators for creative environmental education programs and learning materials in eligible regions. Past grants have supported birding, science lessons, native plant and pollinator gardens, and field trips. Funding is intended for progr...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. The p...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs and projects to support and promote sanctuaries for marine habitats in eligible locations. Eligible organizations are those seeking to advoc...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA workshop facilitators to support land stewardship initiatives led by women. Funding is intended to support educational projects and workshops to promote leadership and enhance skills related to working with livestock and land. Grant re...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations and projects that assist children in need, seniors, people with disabilities, and wildlife, and promote social and human services. Eligib...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote animal welfare. Funding is intended for the prevention of cruelty to animals and to enhance the quality of life for animals. Types of grant support include emergency funding, general operating expenses, ...

Grants of $500, and grants of $1,500 and in-kind donations to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and public and private K-12 schools for educational programs related to bees and beehives. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that align with the focus areas of economic justice, community ownership, and rapid community response. Priority areas within these ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to improve veterinary care in local communities. Funding is intended for medical supplies and program support for pet care facilities. Eligible facilities include mobile, pop-up, and on-site car...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. Fundin...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprotected ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of envi...

Grants to USA PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding is intended for field trips, animal science projects, aquaculture projects, and farm tours. Teachers may propose creat...

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with products and software licenses fo...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA veterinary residents to conduct research in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. Funding may be used for the following expenses: salary expenses, research supplies, travel costs, materials, statistical support, limited equipment, and pub...

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater turt...

Grants of up to £3,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and other events that explore and promot...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions for projects and activities that promote the protection of endangered animal species and their habitats. Funding is intended for species preservation activities, scientific research...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits for advertising campaigns that further the cause of wildland preservation. Priority will be given to projects that are likely to have immediate and measurable on wildland ecosystem restoration and conservation over those that a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International birders to journey in search of undocumented birds. Participants are expected to travel to remote locations in search of birds listed on the funding source's site of lost birds, supply daily updates about their attempts, and pro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International established investigators and research institutions for research to advance the health of dogs. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for clinical trials and st...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinary clinicians and researchers for initial studies related to canine health. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for small-scale proje...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shortlist...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on reproductive biology in mammals and its relation to fertility regulation. Funding is intended to support early-career teachers and researchers so that they can pursue their careers and become ind...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean environments, and sport...

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to take students on excursions related to the state's natural heritage. Funding is intended to explore and study some aspect of the state's biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life in a specific area. The field trip should p...

Grants to USA researchers, MS and PhD graduate students, residency interns, and postdoctoral researchers in training for research related to horses. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for research stud...