201 California Grants for Animal Welfare, Pets and Wildlife

201 Pets and Animal Wildlife Grants for California

Discover grants for animal welfare, pet care, wildlife protection, and conservation. Funding supports shelters, veterinary services, advocacy, habitat preservation, and programs that promote animal rescue and care.

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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, Corporations, and Individuals to Improve the Alfalfa...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...

GrantWatch ID#: 202964
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Preservation and Animal Welfare Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote the preservation of wildlife and advance animal welfare throughout the country. Funding is intended to support a specific program or project. Smaller organizations are par...

GrantWatch ID#: 181050
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities. Funding preference will be given to proposals taking place in locations where at least one member of the funding source either resides or visits frequently, so that the utilization of funds ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 181481
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Grants to USA Entities for Research to Benefit the Aquaculture Industry

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202963
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Address Illness in Wild Deer

Deadline: 06/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA departments of agriculture, animal health agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for projects to address a fatal neurological illness in wild deer. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete....

GrantWatch ID#: 229349
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribal Entities to Address Illness in Wild Deer

Deadline: 06/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA tribal governments for projects to address a fatal neurological illness in wild deer on tribal lands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to manage ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 229350
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Address Illness in Farmed Deer

Deadline: 06/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA departments of agriculture, animal health agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for projects to address a fatal illness in farmed deer. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 229351

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

Grants to USA State Agencies for Projects to Conserve Eligible Marine Species

Deadline: 06/20/26

Grants to USA state and territory government agencies for projects to conserve eligible marine species. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research, monitoring, management, and other activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228950

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects Focused on the Arts, Youth, Education, Civic Life...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. The Foundation has awarded grants in the areas of arts and culture, children and youth, civic life, education, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 173832

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Past grants have been awarded in the areas of seniors, health and well-being, wildlife, education, civic life, children and youth, and arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174077

Grants to USA Organizations for Programs that Promote Respect for All Living Beings

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs that promote compassion and respect for living things. Funding is intended for programs involving people and animals for the benefit of both. For 2026 the focus is on humane programs with a service learning...

GrantWatch ID#: 184881

Grants to International Nonprofits for Philanthropy Initiatives

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for effective giving initiatives and career-focused philanthropy efforts. Funding is intended to support general operations, projects, and organizational needs that expand effective giving ecosystems...

GrantWatch ID#: 220016

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes in Multiple States to Preserve Fish Populations

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and California state agencies and tribes for projects to address the preservation of fish populations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194421

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Individuals for Studies Related to Agriculture and Animals

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, federal agencies, research institutions, for-profit organizations, and individuals for studies and programs that address issues related to agriculture and animals. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 203943

Grant to a USA IHE, Business, Agency, or Individual for Agricultural Research Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grant to a USA IHE, business, agency, or individual for research projects related to agricultural production. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative work among disciplines, including genet...

GrantWatch ID#: 229019

Grant to a USA, Canada and International Individual for Research on Birds of Prey

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of up to $4,500 to a USA, Canada and International individual for research on birds of prey in the area of taxonomy. The awardee will also have the opportunity to publish their research. Funding is intended for a wide array of interests, such as molecular wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 156720

Grant to a USA, Canada or International Individual for the Conservation and Research of Birds ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of up to $4,500 to a USA, Canada or International individual for the research and conservation of raptors. Preference will be given to students and amateurs who have limited access to other funding. The purpose of this grant is to help the accumulation and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 156721

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Safe and Sustainable Access to Public Lands

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556

Grants to California Nonprofits for Charitable Activities Benefiting Local Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, health, human services, arts, culture, humanities, environment, animals, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219869

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studying Birds of Prey Conservation an...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for studying birds of prey conservation and eagle biology. Research may take place anywhere in the world. The award includes the opportunity for the recipient to publish their research in a relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 227556

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty and programs to assist veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213436

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Grants to International Scientists for Aquatic Wildlife Projects

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants of to USA, Canada, and International early-career conservationists, educators, and scientists for projects related to aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 181520

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions for environmental stewardship and natural resource conservation projects in eligible regions. Projects that address the needs of vulnerable and di...

GrantWatch ID#: 209169

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to USA and Canada Investigators for Veterinary Research

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada research teams and investigators affiliated with private or public entities, including government agencies, IHEs, and veterinary clinics and hospitals, for research related to veterinary care. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 203210

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Contest Related to...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...

GrantWatch ID#: 214464

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits and Tribes for Environmental Revitalization and Res...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community organizations for environmental revitalization and restoration activities in eligible regions. The purpose of the funding opportunity is to foster community-initiated restorative justic...

GrantWatch ID#: 222395

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/14/26 Conference Date: 06/17/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for projects to conserve crucial habitats and natural resources and preserve wildlife and fish populations. Applicants must submit an initial proposal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 137949

Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044

Grants to California Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 06/30/26

Grants to California organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of conservation, climate, and open space; food insecurity; educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 204946

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for the Purchase of...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International individuals for animal research technology. The purpose of the program is to support wildlife research related to endangered species and conservation. Priority will be given to projects that combine bo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226203

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and States to Improve Fish Habitats

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remov...

GrantWatch ID#: 216776
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects that Preserve Trout Habitats

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals for conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support the restoration of rainbow trout in the region, promote fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143172

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that address habitat conservation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including recovery action plans, environmental stressors r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191679

Grants to USA Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals for Farming Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 07/27/26 Conference Date: 06/18/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 129980

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for the Conservation of Wildlife and Ha...

Deadline: 07/27/26 LOI Date: 06/26/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and initiatives that promote the conservation of wildlife and habitats in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a draft proposal prior to applying. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177533

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Develop Plans that Add...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies and organizations in multiple states to develop plans to address drought. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Applicants must be located in one of the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 182580

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation Plans

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to implement conservation plans. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, restoration and enhancement, monitoring, management activities, reserve managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 136139

Grants to California Nonprofits to Preserve the Well-Being of Retired Thoroughbred Racehorses

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to preserve the well-being of thoroughbred horses after they have been retired from their racing careers. Funding is intended to support basic needs as well as placement in homes and in second careers. To be eligible, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 146055

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Protect Oceans and Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 171563

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents of eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the following areas of interest: education, children's well-being, hunger reli...

GrantWatch ID#: 186855

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Protect the Ecosystem and Water Resources

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that protect the ecosystem and water resources. Funding is intended to promote resiliency in the face of climate change, while protecting the quality of local watersheds and using natural resources...

GrantWatch ID#: 219587

Grants to California Nonprofits to Assist Older Adults, Economically Disadvantaged Residents, ...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that benefit seniors, economically disadvantaged residents, and dogs. Funding is intended for projects that promote the medical, legal, nutritional, and other needs and general welfa...

GrantWatch ID#: 219858

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Human Services and Medical Research and Grants to California Nonp...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in human services and medical research and grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs in animal welfare and education in eligible regions. There are no geographic limitations for medical research an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220229

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Pet Veterinary Care

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to improve veterinary care in local communities. Funding is intended for medical supplies and program support for pet care facilities. Eligible facilities include mobile, pop-up, and on-sit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221266

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Environmental Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for environmental restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance organizational capacity to execute wetland restoration projects. Proposals demonstrating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178694

Grants to California Nonprofits for Inititaives to Improve the Quality of Life for State Resid...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 215734