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Foundation
Robinson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Only 5 days left to apply
A family foundation that funds charities serving the Southern U.S., including Tennessee. Areas include children and families, disaster relief, medical help, veterans, animal welfare and education. Apply online during the spring or fall window.
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Foundation
The Creek Bed Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Fayetteville foundation funding land and sea conservation and wildlife protection. Email a short description of your group and project during October. If interested, the foundation will ask for a formal request.
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Foundation
Folke H. Peterson Foundation (Truist, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants to US nonprofits that prevent cruelty to animals and improve their lives. Funds can pay for programs, general operations, vet care, food and emergencies. Average grants are $5,000 to $20,000.
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Foundation
Haegele-Blount Animal Shelters · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Knoxville foundation gives grants only to groups that run animal shelters or work for animal welfare. There is no deadline. Past grants went mostly to shelters and rescues in East Tennessee.
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Foundation
Cold Noses Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jul 1, 2027 · due about Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Cold Noses funds special projects for pets, wildlife and farm animals run by small groups. Projects can cover rescue, adoption, vet care and humane education. Groups must have income of $200,000 or less last year.
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Nonprofit
Petco Love · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 1 – Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Lifesaving grants for groups whose main work is sheltering and adopting out pets. The window was February 1 to March 31 in 2026. Submit your yearly data report in the Partner Portal first.
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Corporate
PEDIGREE Foundation (Mars Petcare) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
PEDIGREE Foundation gives disaster relief grants to nonprofit animal welfare groups hit by natural disasters. Applications are open all year. Download the application from the shelters grant page.
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Corporate
Radio Systems Corporation (PetSafe Brands) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Grainger County, Jefferson County and 5 more counties
Knoxville-based PetSafe Brands sets aside part of its profits for local charities. Charities working on animal welfare or youth development in nine East Tennessee counties can apply online. You upload an application form, a program summary, budget and tax papers.
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Nonprofit
RedRover · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $60K
Grants up to $60,000 help domestic violence survivors keep their pets while they seek safety. Money can build pet housing, start foster programs, or pay for boarding. Deadlines are March 1, June 1, and September 1.
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Foundation
Julia C. West Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
Grants for local education, arts and animal welfare work in the Kingsport area. Applications are welcome all year; the board reviews in the first half of the year. Awards for the 2027 cycle are expected in May 2027.
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Corporate
VCA Charities · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Feb 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Animal shelters and rescues can get up to $10,000 to help pets get ready for adoption. Money can pay for enrichment, training, food, supplies and transport. The group must adopt out at least 500 pets a year.
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Nonprofit
AKC Humane Fund · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants help nonprofit dog rescue groups pay for big rescue costs. Money can cover vet care, spay and neuter, and supplies. It cannot pay for fundraising or buildings.
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Nonprofit
AKC Humane Fund · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants for nonprofits that help low-income pet owners pay for needed vet care. The goal is to keep pets in their homes. Groups must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
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Nonprofit
AKC Humane Fund · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants help domestic violence shelters take in survivors' pets. Pet shelters that partner with a domestic violence shelter can also apply. Money can pay for pet housing costs or building pet spaces.
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Nonprofit
Best Friends Animal Society (Binky Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $1,000 – $10K
Grants of $1,000 to $10,000 for young animal welfare groups. Your group must be under five years old and a Best Friends Network Partner. A leader must have finished a Best Friends Learning Advancement course.
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Nonprofit
American Humane Society · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
American Humane helps shelters and rescues pay vet bills for animals hurt by cruelty or neglect. Grants pay back costs for surgery, treatment and rehab. Shelters and rescue groups with 501(c)(3) status can apply.
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Foundation
Jason Debus Heigl Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Heigl Foundation pays the full cost of spay and neuter surgeries, pain meds and needed shots on free clinic days. A 501(c)(3) group partners with a clinic to host the day. Apply at least two months before the first clinic day.
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Nonprofit
Who Will Let The Dogs Out · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
InstaSnip pays a vet or clinic directly for spay and neuter surgeries for dogs at partner shelters in the South. Shelters must set up their own spay/neuter fund with a public donation link. Raising $2,000 locally unlocks another $1,000.
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Nonprofit
Petfinder Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Cash and product grants for shelters and rescues that list pets on Petfinder.com. Open grants are posted in the grant portal. Applications are reviewed every month.
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Nonprofit
Best Friends Animal Society with the Rachael Ray Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Only 4 days left to apply
Two grants help Best Friends Network Partners save more shelter cats and dogs. Send a letter of interest by October 14, 2026. Invited groups then send a full application by December 16.
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