Animal Welfare Grants
Animal welfare organizations serving Forsyth County, North Carolina may apply for grants of up to $25,000 to support a variety of projects and purposes.
KEY DATES: 2025 grant cycle
- July 31: application opens in the Grants Portal
- September 15: application closes at 5:00 PM
- Mid-December: notification of funding decisions
What we fund
animal welfare FAQs
Are animal welfare organizations eligible to apply for the Foundation's other grant programs?
Organizations serving animals should apply through the Animal Welfare Grants cycle instead of the Foundation's other grant programs.
The Foundation created a separate grant cycle for animal welfare nonprofits given the unique funding sources we have available to support this work. Funding for this grant program comes from donors who support the Foundation's Animal Welfare Field of Interest Funds.
Can I discuss my proposal idea with you before applying?
Yes, if you have a proposal idea you’d like to discuss, we’d like to hear from you! You're not required to meet with our staff before applying, but many nonprofits find it helpful to discuss their idea with our team. To schedule a conversation, contact us (below) at least one week before the application deadline. Note: we cannot guarantee a meeting close to the deadline due to increased call volume.
Do you offer multi-year grants?
Yes, we offer grants for one-year, two-year, and three-year periods so long as it qualifies as a Capacity-Building project. Multi-year grants are not available for Capital Improvement or Program Support projects.
The maximum annual amount for a one-year project, or for the first year of a multi-year project, is $25,000. For multi-year grants, each additional year of funding (years 2 and 3, if applicable) will decline by 30% from the previous year.
Therefore, a two-year grant would not exceed $42,500, consisting of year 1 at $25,000 and year 2 at $17,500. A three-year grant would not exceed $54,750, with these maximum amounts: year 1 at $25,000, year 2 at $17,500, and year 3 at $12,250.
If we’re a faith-based organization can we apply for a grant?
We fund faith-based organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques) when the organization is providing a social service, as long as it doesn’t serve only the members of a single congregation or promote a particular religious doctrine. Read more in the document below.
Can we apply for an Animal Welfare Grant if we’re based outside of Forsyth County?
If your organization is based outside of Forsyth County but serves a wide geographic area that includes Forsyth County, the Foundation will consider a grant for the portion of the project that impacts Forsyth County. If you are based outside of Forsyth County and you also don't serve Forsyth County, you are not eligible to apply for funding.
Who makes the final grant funding decisions?
While final grant decisions rest with our volunteer governing boards, our staff serve as dedicated liaisons for each funding opportunity.
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