Animal Welfare Professionals

Not sure if this is okay but I am a strong advocate of not rewriting the wheel.   I started an accepted animal therapy where we reach out to those in need who can not have dogs anymore or like all of us might benefit from the kindness and love they have.   I am knew to this and am looking for decent ways to find grants, funding, and possibly sponsorship.   Your kindness and positive input are much appreciated 

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Joe schneider
friend
Paws 4 Love
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Hello Joe- Grants are a monster to take on but very possible. Check out https://www.grants4animals.com/  she offers a checklist on how to start grant hunting.
I would recommend for you to start fundraising locally. Are you in a big city? Check our your local community grants.  Set up a raffle at local markets. October- Dec is market season.

Good Luck!

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Claudia Padilla
Founder and Executive Director
Happy Bunny Project
TX
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Hi Joe-I have been successfully writing grants for my org for the last 10 years (I am not a grant writer by profession.) I would suggest you start simply-do a search for "animal welfare grants" or something similarly generic and simple. From there it's a matter of spending the time to research any that you find, as most grants are quite specific as to the types of orgs and projects they will fund.  Claudia's suggestion about local community grants is a good one, also. I would avoid spending time on the "big" name grants like Rachael Ray, Petsmart, etc...your chances of receiving funding won't be high and those grants are quite a bit of work and  reporting. Be sure you have all your ducks in a row before you start writing-have a clear and specific mission, a budget, organizational info and a VERY clear idea of the reason for your grant request...be able to support your request reasoning with facts.  Good luck!

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L.A Nesbitt
President
Pets In Need Action League
Casa Grande, AZ 85130
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