128 Illinois Grants for Animal Welfare, Pets and Wildlife

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs in multiple states for projects addressing sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance agricultural businesses and the quality of the environment, and improve the quality o...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and public organizations for events and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person events involving physical activity, such as biking, walking, hiking, and triathlons. Fundi...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and agencies for programs to curb the spread of factory farms. Funding will support state, regional, and local efforts that address the harms of industrial animal agriculture. The funder seeks compelli...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, businesses, schools, tribal and native organizations, and educational entities in eligible states and territories for projects to benefit coastal natural resources. Funding is intended for the removal of non-functioning ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for environmental sustainability projects. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote conservation, clean air, and green spaces. The goal of the grant is to create, maint...

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 $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 renovation o...

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 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 of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers associated with nonprofit, medical, or academic research institutions for research projects related to bladder cancer. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses related to the research. Priority wil...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International institutions and organizations to facilitate participation in a wildlife nutrition conference in the US. Funding is intended to offset the costs of travel and registration. The purpose of the conference is to increase knowledge ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit conservation land trusts for activities to protect land resources. The purpose of the program is to support the stewardship, acquisition, and protection of natural areas and wildlife. Funding is intended for new projects as well as for prop...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities. Funding preference will be given to proposals taking place in locations where at least one member of the funding source either resides or visits frequently, so that the utilization of funds can be ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote the preservation of wildlife and advance animal welfare throughout the country. Funding is intended to support a specific program or project. Smaller organizations are particul...

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 to USA and territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be finalized prior to applying. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve animal populations and their natural...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs that promote compassion and respect for living things. Funding is intended for programs involving people and animals for the benefit of both. The focus is on creative humane education initiatives that target tee...

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...

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 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...

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 to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, and human services. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty, and programs to assist veterans and their service animals in r...

Grants of $5,500 to USA, Canada, and International veterinary students at an accredited institution for research projects that promote the health and welfare of animals. Applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is in...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions in multiple states to protect the monarch butterfly and other native insect pollinators. The Foundation will award grants for both habitat improvement and techn...

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...

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

Grants of up to $40,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, government entities, and charitable organizations to address specific needs in eligible communities. Organizations may apply for a grant from several community foundations through the program. Specif...

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 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research related to zoos and wildlife nutrition. Funding is available for studies in the focus areas of nutritional intake and requirements, nutritional content of food, nutritional as...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada research teams and investigators affiliated with private or public entities including government agencies, IHEs, and veterinary clinics and hospitals for research related to veterinary care. Funding is intended to support proje...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for capacity-building projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in a variety of focus areas, including education and training, health and wellbein...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that protect the ecosystem and water resources. Funding is intended to promote resiliency in the face of climate change, while protecting the quality of local watersheds and using natural resources resp...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in human services and medical research and grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs in animal welfare and education in eligible regions. There are no geographic limitations for medical research and hum...

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 relev...

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 may be required prior to applying. The Foundation prefers to fund projects that ...

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 government agencies and tribes for projects to protect wildlife and motorists. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for construction projects as well as planning, educational activities...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and initiatives. Funding is intended for the focus areas of animal welfare, addiction prevention and early intervention, strengthening families, and improving the health, welfare, and safety of women and chi...

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations that fo...

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 and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams associated with institutions for projects to improve the health and welfare of large companion animals, such as horses, mules, ponies, and donkeys. Funding supports scientifically r...

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, housing...

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. Funding is intended for studies...

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions in eligible locations for programs that promote animal welfare. Grant applicants must submit a lett...

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 to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remove, or...

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...

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 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 a let...