Grant Programs
The following grant opportunities are offered through American Humane Association to animal welfare agencies.
Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant
American Humane Association
1400 16th Street NW
Suite 360
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 227-4645 (toll free)
Funds capital campaigns, building improvements, and equipment purchases that directly affect the welfare of animals in shelters. Grants may be up to $4,000. Applicants must be incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit agency. Currently Meacham Foundation Grants are provided through a Directed Grant process. Applications for Meacham Foundation Grants are not being taken at this time.
Second Chance® Fund
American Humane Association
8547 E. Arapahoe Road
Suite J-537
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
The Second Chance Fund is set up to give animal victims of abuse or neglect a second chance at life. Financial assistance is provided, in select cases, to animal welfare organizations and rescue groups responsible for the temporary care of animals as they are prepared for adoption into permanent, loving homes. Funding to any one agency is limited to $2,000 per fiscal year. Only animal sheltering agencies (private or public) and rescue groups are considered for the Second Chance Fund. Individuals, businesses and corporations are not provided for in the guidelines of the fund. Follow the link to download an application and see cases that have already been funded.
Deadline: Grants are awarded year-round as funds are available.
For other funding resources and information, visit the following links:
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2animal.htm
