Animal Shelter Grant Resources
Including checklists, worksheets, budget planners, and templates to streamline applications, track deadlines, and measure impact.
Course Overview
Tailored for small to mid-sized organizations, this course walks through everything from identifying the right funders and preparing your documents, to writing strong proposals and building lasting relationships with grantmakers.
Templates and Worksheets
Grant Review Tool
Wrote your grant proposal draft? Use our tool for improvement suggestions and recommendations.
Articles
Animal Shelter Grant Writing Tips: Fix Your Need Statement First
When you're applying for a grant, your Need Statement is often the first thing funders really read. It sets the stage for your entire proposal. And if it’s not strong, clear, and focused on community impact, the rest of your application may never get the attention it...
Common Grant Types for Animal Shelters and Rescues
Running an animal shelter or rescue means relying on grants to fund everything from providing medical care to animals in need to organizing community adoption events that bring families and pets together. Below is an overview of common grant types available to animal...
Writing Effective Grant Proposals for Animal Shelters and Rescues
Grant funding helps animal shelters provide care, expand programs, and save more lives. A strong, well-prepared application improves the chances of securing support, making organization and clear impact essential. A compelling grant proposal requires thoughtful...