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  • 1.  Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-22-2024 02:33 PM

    Hello all!

    I've recently started volunteering for a small rescue with the mission of saving adoptable pets from euthanization across the US.

    My main task is to find and apply for grants.  I've found some sites (Red Rover was quite helpful and lead me here!), but am looking for other resources as well.

    Does anyone have any advice for finding and/or successfully applying for grants in the animal welfare space?

    I appreciate your feedback!


    #FundraisingandDevelopment

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    Jennifer Peck
    Volunteer
    Coming Back Home Rescue
    OH
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  • 2.  RE: Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-22-2024 04:06 PM

    We are very small - board of 3 and a handful of volunteers - less than one year in existence. I suggest TechSoup - free membership to nonprofits.  You can get all sorts of software there.  Then I suggest getting Grant Station from there.  They run a special every six months where they drop their fee significantly.  Great resource.



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    Karen Kirsch
    Founder
    Spayed and Aid
    KY
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  • 3.  RE: Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-22-2024 09:37 PM

    Hi Karen, 

    We have been looking at Grant Station. Can you share the pros and cons of the resource?  We have a minimal budget. We need to make every purchase count. 



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    Connie Ash
    Director
    Mended Paws Sanctuary
    AR
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  • 4.  RE: Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-23-2024 05:17 AM

    I have sent a private response to you.



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    Karen Kirsch
    Founder
    Spayed and Aid
    KY
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  • 5.  RE: Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-24-2024 07:40 AM

    Hello All,

    Following this conversation as our organization must improve in this area as well.  It is difficult to get started if you do not have an experienced Grant Writer or someone that can dedicate several hours a week to grant writing, in my opinion.  

    Karen, so far in my research I can add the below to the suggestions you have received so far.

    1. If you are a Facebook user, the group Grant Writers Unite may be helpful to join.  
    2. You can sign up for the Grants 4 Animals newsletter, they spotlight a few grants each month. 
    3. Walmart allows you to submit for grants with a easy process and you can do it at several store locations in your area at the same time.  We have not had success with this yet but it was suggested to me to try and get a hold of the store managers and build a relationship with them which may increase the chance of receiving a grant.

    https://walmart.org/how-we-give/program-guidelines/spark-good-local-grants-guidelines



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    Jenna Ricci
    Volunteer
    Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue
    CO
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  • 6.  RE: Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-23-2024 08:39 AM

    I started writing grants about 18 months ago for our small TN cat rescue non-profit.  I signed up with Grant Gopher (rjunell@grantgopher.com) for $9.00 a month.  The leads she has given me have resulted in over $50K in grants from national foundations coast to coast for our rescue.  I would sincerely recommend her for this modest amount. 



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    Bruce Thorsen
    President, Board of Directors
    Purrfect Match Cat Rescue
    Millington TN
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  • 7.  RE: Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-24-2024 10:12 AM

    I plan to send her an email right away! Thank you for the recommendation.



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    Beverly Paladinetti
    Philanthropy Director
    Purrfect Peaches Cat Rescue
    www.purrfectpeaches.org
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  • 8.  RE: Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-24-2024 08:57 AM

    Here is a good resource to start looking for animal welfare grants. It also contains a link for additional funders within this org. 

    https://www.animalgrantmakers.org/grantseekers

     It will help if you have all the statistic and legal docs (990,  501(3)(c) status etc.) for your rescue, as well as a specific program you want to fund e.g. spay/neuter, ER Vet Care.

    Good Luck!!



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    sabrina kabella
    Volunteer Animal Socializer
    Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (Norsled)
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  • 9.  RE: Small Foster-Based Rescue Starting Grant Applications

    Posted 07-25-2024 11:08 AM

    Try Positive Payload they donate $250. 

    and  OneByOne it's from 4imprint and they will donate $500 worth of products.  The applications  are easy to fill out.



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    Kathie Stafford
    Director
    Curious Cats 4 TNR
    Rockport IN
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