150 Illinois Grants for Animal Welfare, Pets and Wildlife

150 Pets and Animal Wildlife Grants for Illinois

Discover grants for animal welfare, pet care, and wildlife protection. Funding supports conservation efforts, shelters, and veterinary services. Additional grants fund advocacy, habitat preservation, and programs that promote animal rescue and care.

Funders in this space range from small regional humane societies to national wildlife conservation groups, so narrowing by recipient type and funding source above can save real time. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for habitat preservation and rescue programs.

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Grants to Illinois and Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Watershed Restoration

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve watershed quality in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding priority is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 144631
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Institutions for Elephant Conservat...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for elephant conservation and research projects. Funding is intended for programs that can be sustained and that are effective, ethically and culturally appropriate, and include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159356
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Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Cooperatives to Enhance Beef Processing

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201901
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Join an Ocean Environment Contest

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...

GrantWatch ID#: 214464
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Rescue or Care for Anim...

Deadline: 08/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs dedicated to caring for or rescuing animals. Funding is also intended for initiatives that raise awareness about animal treatment. Eligible uses of funds include educational programs, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 204966
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In-Kind Grants of Marketing Services to Nevada Nonprofits

Deadline: 08/10/26

In-kind grants of marketing services to Nevada nonprofit organizations. Funding is intended to enhance the impact that organizations have on the community. Past grants have supported organizations that address a range of community needs, including education, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 188335

Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Environmental Conservation Programs

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve animal populations and their nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 157001

Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 08/15/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 188428

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for an Amphibian Conservation Workshop

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying organizations to plan or attend a workshop related to amphibian conservation. Applicants must have obtained some financial support for the workshop prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229008

Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Dog- and Animal-Related Initiatives

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA and territories qualifying nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for dog- and animal-related initiatives. In recognition of America250, this year's program will support organizations that serve military communities, military famili...

GrantWatch ID#: 213560

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Veterinary Students for Feline Heal...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, and veterinary students for research projects that address the health needs of cats. All areas of study related to feline health are welcome...

GrantWatch ID#: 175909

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 08/23/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young adults in recognition of exceptional conservation efforts. The award is intended to honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting wild species. Prize money must be used to implement a conversation...

GrantWatch ID#: 209841

Opportunity for USA Animal Rescues and Shelters to Participate in a Mentorship Program

Deadline: 08/23/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit animal rescues and shelters to participate in a mentorship program. Participants will receive grant funding in addition to access to resources and mentorship and training pertaining to specific topics. Applicants will choose to partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231500

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Conservation and Stewardship

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227692

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231610

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Early-Career Scientists for Fie...

Deadline: 08/31/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205892

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Advance Communication Sciences

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 two-way interspecies communication approach and demonstrate it in m...

GrantWatch ID#: 214888

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Programs That Help Companion Animals Find and...

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215927

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students and Researchers for Science Fieldwork

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school students, undergraduates, and researchers to pursue fieldwork for science projects. Eligible areas of interest include archaeology, wildlife conservation, marine and freshwater studies, anthropology, ecology, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231535

Grants to USA Animal Rescues and Related Nonprofits to Neuter and Spay Stray Cats

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA animal rescues and related nonprofit organizations for neuter and spay programs for stray cats. Funding is intended to offset expenses of neutering and spaying individual community cats and returning them to the streets. Awardees must creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231681

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708

Grants to USA Qualifying Domestic Violence and Animal Nonprofits to Help Domestic Violence Sur...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183121

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231339

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth education, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 199648

Grants to USA Organizations to Restore and Enhance Water Resources and Farms

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states for projects that enhance water resources and farms in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of conservation projects that are designed to improve, protect, and restore rivers and streams in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 200782

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

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. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164766

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Natural Resources Conservation and Management

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for natural resources conservation and management. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives to protect the enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 180156

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Veterinary Clinical Pathology Research

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for research related to veterinary clinical pathology. The funder will consider the quality of the scope of work, clarity, and design of the research proposal, as well as the potential for the research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198500

Fellowships to USA Professionals for Projects Addressing Environmental Issues

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195630

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Bee Science and Bee...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 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 ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 218579

Awards to USA and Canada IHE Students for Ocean Solutions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 205582

Grants to USA and Israel Researchers for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for agricultural research. Funding is intended for research that demonstrates clear benefits for both participating countries. Eligible research topics tackle solutions to challenges in ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 231083

Grants to USA Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Wildlife Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA state, territory, and regional fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife and habitat conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning and implementatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211906

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tech Innovations for the Fishing Industry

Deadline: 09/23/26

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 l...

GrantWatch ID#: 169902

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Migratory Bird Habitats

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Safe and Sustainable Access to Public Lands

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Companion Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 178259

Grants to USA Dairy Farms and Facilities in Multiple States for Dairy Food Production

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities to support the production, marketing, and exportation of dairy products. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 201942
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies for Projects Related t...

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 210932

Grants to Canada and USA Nonprofits for Projects to Protect Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Deadline: 10/01/26

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, litigat...

GrantWatch ID#: 129644

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Residents and Improv...

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181690

Grants to USA Researchers and Investigators for Equine Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA researchers and investigators for research related to horses. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for research studies that benefit horses, owners, and the horse indu...

GrantWatch ID#: 192659

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Health of Therapy Horses

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve the health of horses being used for therapy purposes. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to identify best practices to ensure the heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 221413

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 unprote...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Improve Outcomes for Horses with Head Trauma

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve treatment and outcomes for horses with head trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for research that takes into account all facets...

GrantWatch ID#: 231705
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Strengthen the Sheep Industry

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and tribes for projects to improve marketing and production in the domestic sheep industry. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for supplies, labor...

GrantWatch ID#: 186055
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