Grants to schools, nonprofits and habitat preservation organizations for animal welfare, preservation of endangered species, equine therapy, emotional support animals and classroom pet grants for teachers.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, educational institutions, and tribal entities for the protection and restoration of certain fish species. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to suppo...
Grants to USA and territories individuals and non-federal agencies to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority funding a...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International teams at research institutions for basic research and clinical studies to explore the benefits of equine therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that will impact the mental and physical health and the qu...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career conservationists, educators, and scientists for projects related to aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to suppo...
Grants of $5,000 and grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and local governments to develop dog parks in local communities. Funding is intended to support the construction of new off-leash dog parks as well as the renovation, improvement, and maintenance of ...
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 nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection programs, projects, and activities of national interest. Funding is intended to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, that lead to systemic change, and that ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, individuals, and other partner groups for collaborative projects to protect migratory bird habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying and m...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs that promote compassion and respect for living things. Funding is intended for programs that benefit both people and animals. Priority will be given to proposals that include services to veterans, the military, ...
Grants to USA states, territories, local governments, tribes, interstate agencies, and IHEs to develop or refine government and tribal wetland programs in eligible regions. Comprehensive wetland programs help enable states/territories/tribes/local governments to more e...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that address current needs and may be used for arts and culture, health and h...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for operational and programmatic support. Program focus areas include arts and culture, education, health, community development, animals and environment, and youth development. E...
Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International governments, tribal governments, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to manage White-nose Syndrome in bats. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...
Grants of $500 to USA nonprofit organizations, youth programs, and public and private schools to develop and expand pollinator gardens that benefit youth. The purpose of the grant program is to rebuild pollinator populations throughout the country. Funding is intended ...
Grants and resources to USA and Canada organizations to promote animal welfare. Funding is intended to support organizations that rehabilitate wildlife and provide long-term living arrangements for small animals. Eligible uses of funds include educational and outreach ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit animals and their caregivers. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction prior to applying. Funding is intended to support senior animals, pet food pantries, veterinary costs, adoption...
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 to address the welfare of service animals for individuals with disabilities and to promote environmental and wildlife preservation. An initial inquiry must be submitted before applying. The Foundation prefers to fund projects that ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for research projects that contribute to the conservation of elephants. Research may focus on African or Asian elephants and their habitats. Funding areas of interest include disease studies, educat...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs to assist animals and improve dental care. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to the submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support communitie...
In-kind grants of products valued at up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and educational organizations to advance environmental and wildlife-related research. Funding is intended to support studies related to animal biology, conservation, habitat m...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community projects related to leadership development, early childhood education, and animal welfare. Applicants must be located within and/or primarily servin...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit environmental and conservation organizations for organizational capacity building projects. Funding is intended for projects that increase the capacity of nonprofits that protect wildlife habitat and natural areas in Illino...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for collaborative initiatives in conservation planning. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to public and private collaborations that identify sig...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to purchase land for conservation and restoration purposes. For proposals involving larger purchases, wetlands, or multiple-parcel projects, interested applicants must contact program staff prior ...
Grants to Illinois government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs in eligible counties for projects to develop recreational facilities. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and enhancement of publicly accessible areas including, but not limited to, tr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for animal welfare. Individuals may submit pet adoption stories to win donations for the pet adoption organization. Funding is intended to fight pet cancer and other significant diseases, spay and neuter ani...
Grants of $200 to USA individuals, teachers, and leaders for community-based initiatives. Applicants must register with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support valuable work in local communities benefitting residents, animals, or the enviro...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the preservation of natural resources. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives to protect the environment and con...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions in eligible states for programs that promote animal welfare. Grant applicants are asked to contact program staff and to submit a letter of inquiry. Eligible regions inc...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, state and local governments, tribes, individuals, and commercial organizations to conduct research that will enhance the management of fisheries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and shelters to support pets owned by victims of domestic violence. Funding is available for temporary shelter, veterinary care, behavior training, and support staff. Capital projects to enhance dedicated pet spaces will also be fu...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada 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, advocacy, and ...
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...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations providing emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer on-premise pet housing. Funding is intended for supplies and building materials required to ensure co-sheltering for pets at the shelter. Shelters i...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit shelters to collaborate with local animal welfare organizations to build housing for pets belonging to shelter beneficiaries. Funding is available to build housing at the animal shelter facility which can be specifically reserve...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that provide shelter to victims of domestic violence and their pets. The purpose of this program is to help families and pets safely escape violent and abusive situations. Funding is intended for the c...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organiza...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center personnel to engage students in hands-on environmental stewardship activities. Projects must be implemented on school grounds or other public spaces, such as parks, nature cente...
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 nonprofits to support organizations that work to prevent the mistreatment of animals. A letter of inquiry must be submitted before applying. The Foundation generally supports programs and projects that support year-round programming and reflect the core m...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and clubs to offset costs associated with the rescue of pets. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, supplies, spaying and neutering, and veterinary care. Applicants must provide rehabilitation or rescue services for do...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to fund disaster relief efforts to benefit animals. Funding is intended to support organizations offering financial or physical assistance in local recovery efforts for either natural or man-made disasters. Example...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas. Eligible projects ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Focus areas include measuring human progress, animal advocacy, climate change and global health, and independent media. Eligible applicants are those with a national...
Grants to Illinois law enforcement agencies to purchase and train working police dogs. The purpose of funding is to address budget restrictions and the costs associated with deploying and acquiring operationally efficient, highly-skilled, working police service dogs. F...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit shelters that provide housing for victims of domestic violence and their pets. Funding is intended for operational support or capital improvements specifically related to the maintenance and housing of pets. Grants are also given...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and local, county, state, and federal government agencies for short term or emergency needs. Eligible areas of funding include animal welfare, education, arts, food insecurity, community development, and capaci...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada individuals, families, nonprofits, and government animal shelters for financial assistance to cover the costs associated with a dog's medical procedure. Funding is intended for necessary medical treatments and emergency services...
In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofits, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide a source of ...