Athletes for Animals provides funding to animal welfare organizations that meet our criteria and are chosen through a semi-annual grant process. If your group is in need of support, please review the guidelines and complete the application below.
Grant Guidelines – SPRING 2024 cycle (No longer accepting applications) Please check back Summer 2024 for FALL 2024 Updates.
*Updated Jan 2024*
- Must be a non-profit organization with proof of 501(c)3 status or a pending application for exemption with the IRS.
- 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 usage and funded program results within one year.
- Typical grant funding ranges between $500-$2,500 max – average grant 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 spay, neuter and TNR programs.
- A4A does not fund individual private family cases.
- Our grant funding is designated for adoptable companion animals (canines & felines) only.
Grant Cover Sheet
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 should be mailed to:
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.
You may also email this form to: info@athletesforanimals.org
