Nonprofit Grants For Animal Welfare And Environmental Programs

Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

Petfinder Foundation

Provides emergency funding to animal welfare organizations impacted by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, or other catastrophic events. Funds can be used for evacuation, temporary sheltering, supplies, and recovery efforts.

Rolling Deadline

https://petfinderfoundation.org/grant/disaster/

Cold Noses Foundation

The Foundation’s Grant program funds special projects relating to humane treatment of animals, finding homes and non-lethal alternatives to euthanasia, veterinary care for needy families or organizations, and humane education.

Applications accepted July 1 to July 31, 2026

https://www.coldnosesfoundation.org/grant-guidelines

Glide Foundation

Supports animal protection organizations, such as the Humane Society, SPCA, and rescue organizations; land, preservation, and wildlife conservancy groups; and nonprofits committed to agricultural purposes. Priority given to California nonprofits.

Applications Accepted May 15 to August 15, 2026

https://www.glidefoundation.org/grants.html

Brutten Family Foundation

Supports U.S. nonprofits for projects aligned with three core pillars: environment, education, and mental health.

Rolling Deadline

https://www.bff.giving/grant-application

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Kids Gardening

'Lots of Compassion' grants support nonprofits that are turning vacant lots into community gardens. Program emphasis on community impact, food access, and engagement.

Deadline: June 15, 2026

https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/lots-of-compassion-grant

Quadratec

Quadratec Cares ‘Energize the Environment’ Grant Program supports nonprofit programs or initiatives to benefit our environment, including trail improvements, litter prevention, park beautification, community environmental efforts, and more.

Deadlines: June 30 and October 30, 2026

https://www.quadratec.com/page/quadratec-cares-grant-program

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Supports early-stage social impact nonprofits working on bold, scalable solutions to critical social and environmental challenges.

Rolling Deadline

https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/what-we-fund/

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