Animal Welfare Fund

The Animal Welfare Fund supports organizations dedicated to advancing animal welfare in Maine. Donor Name: Maine Community Foundation State: Maine County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Types of Funding Three-year general support grants to animal shelters focused on cats and dogs that do all of the following: Help low-income people and their pets stay together to prevent surrender/abandonment, especially at times of hardship, e.g., domestic abuse, homelessness, serious illness, etc. Support population control activities for cats and dogs Educate pet owners and community members about the care and humane treatment of animals. Please note: Maximum award amount for all organizations regardless of size is $15,000 per year. One-year project grants to animal welfare organizations for one or more of the following: Programs that help low-income people and their pets stay together to prevent surrender/abandonment, especially at times of hardship Population control activities for cats and dogs Education of pet owners and/or community members about the care and humane treatment of animals Statewide coordination among shelters Coordination with human services agencies to make interventions that support animals in crisis situations. Who is eligible to apply? Nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and also classified as an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) Municipalities Public schools Public agencies working for the State of Maine Indian tribal governments (or political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior Groups without any tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that is an eligible organization as described above. For more information, visit MCF.