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$3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

  • 1.  $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 09-26-2024 03:25 PM

    The ASPCA is offering $3 million in grants to U.S. shelters by funding programs that support animal outcomes, animal psychological health, and access to veterinary care. The application is now open and will close Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

    Learn more here!


    #FundraisingandDevelopment

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    Lauren Shoff
    Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Content Development
    ASPCA
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  • 2.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 09-27-2024 11:45 AM

    Thanks so much for this information! Our organization is seeking to create a sanctuary for primates rescued from the exotic pet trade or retired from laboratory research. We are not open yet, but in the process of fundraising to construct the sanctuary and purchase relevant equipment. Would we be eligible for this grant? If not, are there any ASPCA grants for which we would be eligible? 



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    Tessa Cannon
    Executive Director
    For the Love of Primates
    OH
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  • 3.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 09-30-2024 08:45 AM

    Hi Tessa! You wouldn't be eligible for this grant but if you reach out to grants@aspca.org, they should be able to provide more information about other potential grants!



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    Lauren Shoff
    Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Content
    ASPCA
    GA
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  • 4.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-01-2024 10:20 AM

    Thanks very much, Lauren!



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    Tessa Cannon
    Executive Director
    For the Love of Primates
    OH
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  • 5.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 09-28-2024 04:58 AM

    Lauren,

    Thank you for the information. We are a farm and exotic animal sanctuary in Florida. We do take in equine but they are normally medically needy or seniors and not adoptable. We do have adoptable animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, birds. Would we qualify to apply for this grant or do you know of any ASPCA grants for sanctuarys like ours?



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    Lisa Burn
    Co-founder/VP
    Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary
    Myakka City, FL
    https://farmhousesanctuary.org
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  • 6.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 09-30-2024 11:38 AM

    Hi Lisa! I would reach out to grants@aspca.org about this as I'm not sure how your particular circumstances come into play. They should also be able to provide information about other potential grants!



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    Lauren Shoff
    Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Content
    ASPCA
    GA
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  • 7.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-01-2024 03:39 AM

    Thank you Lauren!



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    Lisa Burn
    Co-founder/VP
    Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary
    Myakka City, FL
    https://farmhousesanctuary.org
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  • 8.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-02-2024 09:55 AM

    Hi everyone,

    Wondering if anyone has some insight on the shelters that receive these grants.  It is the impression of the long-timers at our shelter that the awards typically go to large oprganizations serving lots and lots of animals.  We serve around 1,000 animals a year.  Lots for us but not in the grand scheme of things.  Any thoughts appreciated.  And yes, I'ver reached out to the grants@ascpa email but haven't heard back yet.  Thanks in advance. - Jody



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    Jody Purdom
    Development Director
    Pets Lifeline
    CA
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  • 9.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 09-30-2024 08:01 AM

    Thanks for sharing!



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    Michelle Thomas
    Director of Development
    Lynchburg Humane Society
    VA
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  • 10.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-01-2024 06:19 AM

    Thank you for sharing!



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    Lydia Gandy-Fastovich
    Dog Walker, Enrichment
    CNYSPCA
    NY
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  • 11.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-01-2024 07:37 AM

    Thank you! 



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    Kyla Cotant
    Code Enforcement Officer
    Village of Hemingford
    NE
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  • 12.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-02-2024 09:32 AM

    Very disappointing that these grants are only for shelters with physical locations. I like to think that foster home based rescues are making a difference in the lives of animals, too. We can certainly put grant money to good use and save more deserving animals.



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    Gigi Zoltek
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  • 13.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-14-2024 02:25 PM

    Hi Lauren,

    Thanks for your grants for shelters.  It seems that due to the current economical crisis, more animals are being dumped with no place to go and donations are down over 70%  for many of the smaller rescues  Grants are highly essential!  There is an issue that affects some of us, though.............. If we do not get the numbers, we cannot get the grants, and if we cannot get the grants we cannot get the numbers.   It is a Catch 22. The use of the word "sanctuary" seems to  block certain opportunities, however many become sanctuaries due to animals that people do not adopt very often, such as special needs, seniors, and behavioral (I have 13 of those).   I am seeing quite a few small but wonderful rescues that are shutting down and this breaks my heart. Do you think ASPCA will provide more grants to the smaller rescues, including the ones that are sanctuaries?   Or even for one that works as a logistical hub for dogs/cats being transferred on buses via ASPCA?  For instance I have spots and 5 acres for temp logistical holds. The possibilities would be endless if there was some kind of backing.



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    Jody Beskin (i)
    President/Founder
    Dove Road Sanctuary & Safe Haven
    Rockvale, TN
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  • 14.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-18-2024 12:20 PM

    Good afternoon Lauren, please confirm...the ASPCA website says the grant closes 25 Oct.  Perhaps I'm missing something.  I  certainly don't want to miss this wonderful opportunity but a few extra days would be nice :-)  Thanks so much!  Sherry



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    Sherry Turner
    Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets
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  • 15.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-19-2024 03:21 AM

    I'm on the ASPCAPro email list, and received this message on October 11:



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    Pamela Adelmann
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  • 16.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-19-2024 06:27 AM

    Hi Sherry-yes, the deadline was extended to Friday, October 25!



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    Lauren Shoff
    Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Content
    ASPCA
    GA
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  • 17.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-20-2024 05:18 AM

    Good morning. I just saw this grant opportunity from the ASPCA. I volunteer for a rescue in the tri-county area of PA. We do not have our own brick and mortar as of yet, but we are in 4 local retail stores. Would we qualify for this grant?  



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    Desiree Nicholls
    Asst. Executive Director
    Hart 2 Heart Animal Rescue
    PA
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  • 18.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-21-2024 08:31 AM

    If you are a true shelter, as defined in their application, you should qualify.  Some "rescues" are not included because most "shelters" are defined as paid for by a state, city, county, or federally funded program.  Rescues are generally 501c3 organizations.  I would definitely carefully check into the requirements and application process and also be able to explicitly define the programs or projects you wish funded.  If you simply want operational costs, you likely would not qualify.   I have not looked into this since I am leaving the rescue I have been supporting and serving as a board member.  No one else wanted the task.  Take the time to read everything.  Definitely seems like it could be worth the effort.  



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    Cynthia Williams
    Volunteer, Nashville Cat Rescue
    Nashville, TN
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  • 19.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-21-2024 12:22 PM

    Hi Desiree! I would recommend reaching out to grants@aspca.org with this question. The Grants team will be able to provide a firm answer based on your specific situation!



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    Lauren Shoff
    Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Content
    ASPCA
    GA
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  • 20.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 10-22-2024 06:27 AM

    I did send them an email. Thanks so much



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    Desiree Nicholls
    Asst. Executive Director
    Hart 2 Heart Animal Rescue
    PA
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  • 21.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 12-06-2024 10:10 AM

    Hi Lauren! 

    Thank you for posting this info! I was just wondering if anyone has heard back from the ASPCA yet? I know their deadline to notify people was sometime around Dec 2nd, but wasn't sure they had done that yet. 



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    Jessalyn Mitchell
    Donor Engagement and Development Manager
    The Humane Society of Delaware County
    OH
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  • 22.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 12-07-2024 04:16 AM

    We are also wondering. December 2nd was mentioned as the date that "finalists" will be notified, so I am guessing that our rescue is not going to be a finalist. But we can hope. I will also email them as suggested.



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    Pamela Adelmann
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  • 23.  RE: $3 Million Grants -- ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative

    Posted 12-13-2024 08:55 AM

    Hi Jessalyn! All organizations should have received either a finalist email  or a declination.

    Our Grants team sent finalists an email letting them know their application is moving forward in the review process. The final funding decisions will be made by the end of the year and orgs are being notified as the applications are approved.

    Those that did not move forward have been sent a declination email.

    The team is also working through some bounce back emails so if you haven't gotten an email, it's possible that you're on that list and should hear from them shortly!



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    Lauren Shoff
    Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Content
    ASPCA
    GA
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