Athletes for Animals provides funding to animal welfare organizations that meet our criteria and are chosen through a semi-annual grant process. Please review the guidelines and complete the application below.
*Updated – January 27th, 2025*
Moving into 2025 all organizations applying for grant funding must fill out the digital grant application mandatory cover sheet which is linked below.
MANDATORY DIGITAL COVER SHEET LINK
SPRING 2025 Grant Guidelines:
- Must be a non-profit organization with proof of 501(c)3 status or a pending application.
- Organization must be based in United States or Canada.
- Preference is given to organizations that do not euthanize adoptable animals.
- All adoptable animals must be spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
- We operate on a 18 month cycle. Organizations must wait two completed grant cycles before re-applying.
- Organization must provide a follow up report on grant use and funded program results within one year.
- Typical grant funding ranges between $500-$2,500 – our average grant award is $1,000
- A4A does not fund organizations for general operating expenses, start-up costs, fundraising campaigns, building expenses or extraordinary veterinary procedures.
- Please include an average cost per animal for the program you are requesting funding for.
- The Mandatory Digital Cover Sheet must be completed in order for your organization to be considered.
Complete Grant Application:
Click here to download the application form.
Grant applications are considered semi-annually. Applications must be received by March 15 (SPRING cycle) and September 15 (FALL cycle). Our typical response time is 3-6 months after a grant cycle concludes. If an application is received after a submission deadline it will be held for the next funding cycle. Please note – do not send certified mail as this causes delays at our PO box and your application may be held after the received by date. Completed grant applications can be digitally submitted or can be mailed to:
Email to: info@athletesforanimals.org
Athletes for Animals
PO Box 50345
St. Louis, MO 63105
If you received a Grant from Athletes for Animals and your project is complete, please download and return the Grant Follow-up Form. This form is required and must be completed prior to applying for additional grant funding.
