Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes for projects and initiatives that improve outdoor experiences and the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is available for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that yield an immediate and quantifiable impact on the National Forest S...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit and for-profit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of people affected by autism. Funding is intended for programs and activities that address the focus areas of education and training, culture, animal therapy, fitness and health, social ...

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 submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide support to organizations that work with animals to continue their work, help them offer additio...

Grants to USA animal shelters, adoption organizations, and nonprofit rescue organizations for animal control, welfare, sheltering and adoption, and spay and neuter programs. Organizations supporting service, therapy, and working animals are also supported. The Foundation is proud to support organizations that care for a...

Grants of up to $2,500 to DeKalb County, Illinois nonprofits for youth-oriented projects. Youth must be involved in project development or implementation. Projects may fall in the areas of arts and culture, environment and animal welfare, community development, education, or health and human services. The project must ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers, officers, and board members of eligible organizations to support wildlife conservation research. Applicants are required to submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Proposals should focus on the research and conservation of a speci...

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 Illinois. The purpose of this program is to strengthen and ex...

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 significant wildlife habitat and natural areas and develo...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to purchase land for conservation and restoration purposes. For proposals involving larger purchases or wetlands, contact program staff prior to applying. Preference will be given to projects that involve the outright purchase of land. The Foundation ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for noteworthy contributions to the field of animal conservation. This award program is intended to recognize and reward conservationists who have promoted the sustainability of an animal species or group of species with significant long-term scientific impact. The In...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinary students at an accredited institution for mentored research projects that promote the health and welfare of animals. Funding is available for both companion animals such as dogs, cats, horses, alpacas, llamas, and companion exotics, as well as wildlife. ...

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research that addresses the health and wellness of small companion animals including cats and dogs. Funding is intended to support humane and hypothesis-driven projects with strong scientific merit and the potential for significant impact on animal he...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Funding is intended to support a high-quality, non-commercial media that is substantive, fair, and accurate. Program priorities include investigative journalism, media policy, and public bro...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal welfare and protection programs, projects, and activities of national interest. Funding is intended to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that lead to systemic change, that help to reduce suffering, and that promote a more compassionate society. T...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit veterans. Funding is intended for projects that support veterans in one of the following categories: financial support/services, female veterans, veteran camaraderie, service/therapy animal support, job/transition training, legal support/services, life skills,...

Grants generally ranging between $10,000 and $50,000 to Great Lakes Region, USA nonprofit organizations, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions for programs that improve the well-being of animals. Grant applicants are asked to contact staff and to submit a letter of inquiry. Funding is intended to pr...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and universities to promote wildlife conservation and protection. Program areas broadly include habitat protection, species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and conservation education. ...

In-kind grants to USA educators, schools, and nonprofits in the 48 contiguous states to provide students with hands-on science, technology, and environmental learning opportunities. Formal and informal educators may request one of four learning kits from the funding source. Each kit is designed to engage students in projec...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal shelters, rescue agencies, and individuals to assist with costs of urgent medical care for animals that are injured, abused, or neglected. Funding is intended to relieve financial strain, help animals recover, and eventually be permanently adopted. Grants will be awarded base...

Grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and public municipalities in multiple states for programs in education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment. Eligible locations can be found in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kent...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and agencies to fund disaster relief efforts for animals. Funding is intended to support organizations offering financial or physical assistance in local recovery efforts for either natural or man-made disasters. Examples of man-made disasters (but not limited to): po...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to ocean conservation, with a focus on supporting marine protected areas (MPAs) and sustainable fishing. Funds may be used for scientific research, to prepare policy analysis, to support management, or to aid in public co...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement agencies for the elimination and prevention of animal cruelty. Consideration will be given to requests falling under one of the following priority categories: -Animal cruelty investigation programs (limited to o...

Grants to USA nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agencies for immediate emergency assistance to animals impacted by natural and other disasters. Funding is also intended for organizations that are helping another organization in need, but have not themselves been directly affected by a disaster. A di...

Grants of up to $125 and In-kind grants of pet store discounts to USA and Canada PreK-9 public and private school teachers to purchase classroom pets, or to help cover the costs of current pet maintenance. Funding is intended to provide children with the experience of bonding with and caring for their pets responsibly. ...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, research institutions, and individuals for innovative agricultural research that will position the nation at the forefront of global agriculture. Proposals are invited for high-potential research addressing unmet agricultural challenges. This program are...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that seek to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Specific funding areas include measuring human progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Though the Foundation currently supports projects in Global HIV/AIDS, it is not currently accepting any other AID...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that provide disaster relief services to their communities. This fund also supports rescue shelters, animals hospitals, and clubs whose regular services to pets have been directly interrupted or affected by natural disasters. Funding may be used for disaster relief purp...

Grants to Illinois law enforcement agencies to overcome budget restrictions and the costs associated with acquiring and deploying highly skilled, operationally efficient, working police service dogs. Funding will be provided to help qualifying law enforcement agencies cover the purchase costs of the canine from K9 Working ...

Grants to USA nonprofits and agencies, including public schools and parks, in areas where the funding source does business for programs that help build stronger communities by encouraging employee involvement, working with area schools, and supporting environmental stewardship. Eligible areas include communities in the ...

Grants to USA organizations for programs in the areas of natural resource preservation, land and water conservation, environmental sustainability, and efforts to establish a sustainable population. In Southwest Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, grants are also awarded to local organizations addressing environmental and conserv...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit women's shelters for operational support to assist in the housing of pets or capital improvements, especially for the housing and maintenance of pets. Funding is intended to facilitate the process of accommodating pets in women’s shelters in order to help break the cycle of domesti...

Grants to USA nonprofits for programs and projects that focus on humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, arts and culture, education, the environment, and animal welfare. Priorities for each of these focus areas are outlined below. Children: The Hansen Family Foundation supports causes dedicated to helping childr...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that provide services to low or middle-income individuals in the areas of community, education, and environment. Priority is given to nonprofits serving communities in which the funding source has a strong presence. Focus areas for funding are: Commun...

Grants of up to $500 to USA state and individual garden clubs, and plant societies for educational programs on wildflowers and native flora. Organizations may collaborate with agencies and other organizations to co-sponsor a forum. Transportation departments or state highways need publicity and support for their plantin...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits, cities and counties, educational institutions, and tribal authorities for relief, recovery, and rescue efforts in the event of disasters that affect pets. Funding is intended for organizations to help pets in need that have been impacted by natural disasters such as fires, floods, and h...

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. The grant program is designed to help families that a...

Grants to Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Program areas include education, arts and culture, environment, and neighborhood development. Funding may be requested for program support or event and spons...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that focus on human, animal, and plant welfare. Funding is intended for project support as well as general support. Applications of the highest interest are those with quantitatively measurable and direct impact on the focus area.

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote vibrant and strong communities where the funding source has a business presence. Program areas include education and training, environment, community, and safety. The funding source supports activities, initiatives, and events that generate community engagement, m...

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Grants averaging $5,000 and grants averaging $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for animal welfare activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The Foundation seeks to alleviate pain, suffering, and fear of animals, and to promote animal protection and...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and community groups for a broad range of programs and projects. Funding will be provided for programs that address the areas of economic empowerment, animal rights and welfare, the environment and sustainability, health and wellness, youth, schools and ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct events that promote oral health and/or animal health in locations throughout the USA. All treatment at the event must be provided free of charge without restrictions. All grant funds must be used for the event as specified in the application.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support a broad range of veterinary assistance services to pet owners. The Foundation supports organizations that work to keep pets with their families. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for the following grant programs: Veterinary Assistance ...

An indemnity program is available to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. Owners of the following types of livestock ...

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers impacted by grazing losses due to drought or wildfire. This program compensates producers who have experienced grazing losses for eligible livestock. This includes improved or native pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or land planted specifically for ...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and groups for projects that reduce cruelty and exploitation of animals, whether for clothing, food, or any other purpose. Eligible proposals are those that demonstrate careful planning and are designed to achieve a specific goal.