Shelter Professionals

Grants

The following grant opportunities are offered through the American Humane Association to animal welfare agencies.

Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant

American Humane Association
63 Inverness Dr. East
Englewood, CO 80112
(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 a supporting member of American Humane and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency. Follow the link for instructions and to download an application.

Deadline: Last day of February. (Applications are accepted in January and February only.)

Second Chance® Fund

American Humane Association
63 Inverness Dr. East
Englewood, CO 80112
(800) 227-4645 (toll free)

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 member animal sheltering agencies (private or public) and member rescue groups are considered for the Second Chance Fund. Individuals, businesses, corporations and non-member organizations 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.

Foreclosure Pets Grant

The economy impacts everything -- even pets. American Humane offers Foreclosure Pets Grants on a limited basis to help shelters and rescue groups provide care to animal victims of the nation’s foreclosure crisis.

Grant monies are available based on resources and the generosity of our donors, and are awarded to qualifying American Humane member shelters. Learn more about Foreclosure Pets Grants, and find out how to donate directly to the Foreclosure Pets Grants.

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

http://www.fundsnetservices.com/

http://www.foundationcenter.org/

Grants

Second Chance Stories

Hadley

Humane Society of Kent County

In late June 2009, a pet cat disappeared for a few days. His owners weren’t alarmed at first because Hadley was a known “wanderer.” However, when the adventurous cat finally dragged himself home, it was clear that tragedy had struck.

Phoenix

KC Pet Program

Like the mythological bird that rose from the ashes for which she is named, Phoenix -- a 1-year-old tortoiseshell cat -- managed to somehow survive being doused with charcoal lighter fluid and set ablaze allegedly by two young brothers who owned her.