188 California Grants for Animal Welfare, Pets and Wildlife

188 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 Support USA, Canada, and International Ocean Animal Research Projects

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to support USA, Canada, and International research, education, and conservation projects with a particular focus on threatened ocean wildlife species and their habitats. The first-stage application must be submitted and approved prior to submission of a ful...

GrantWatch ID#: 156544
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Stewardship Activities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to California small nonprofit organizations for initiatives for environmental stewardship activities. Funding is intended to support a broad range of advocacy and conservation activities. Priority will be given to organizations proposing specific projects. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175835
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Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 05/15/26

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428
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Grants to USA Veterinary Training Programs for Residencies to Study Canine Reproduction

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA veterinary training programs for a residency position to study canine reproduction and reproductive health. Funding is intended to support a position in a theriogenology training program in the focus area of theriogenology. This award also promotes t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220898
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Grants to USA Sports Medicine Residency Programs to Train a Resident Focused on Canine Health

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA sports medicine residency programs to train a resident focused on canine health. Funding is intended for the establishment of a residency position that is canine-focused; the program aims to increase the number of specialists who can treat working do...

GrantWatch ID#: 220899
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Grants to Oregon and California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, tribes, and educational institutions for activities to protect forests and restore watersheds in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 165319

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Veterinary Students for Research Projects Related to ...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International veterinary students at an accredited institution for research projects that promote the health and welfare of animals. Applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 182520

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the local community in eligible areas. Preference will be given to projects in the areas of environmental conservation, arts and culture, historic preservation, and animal prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 163541

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 05/24/26

Grants to USA and territories individuals, organizations, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for initiatives to enhance local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that will have a positive impact on animals, people, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228763

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Agencies and Groups to Protect Local Wetlands

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico agencies and groups for conservation initiatives to protect wetlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible types of projects include restoration, infrastructure developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 202142

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Programs That Help Companion Animals Find and...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215927

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Youth for Innovative Ideas to Address Marine Issues

Deadline: 05/31/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International young people for innovative ideas to address marine issues. The prize is open to youth and young adults, aged 15 to 30, with creative solutions to issues including the loss of marine biodiversity, reducing or mitigating the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221621

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Animal Shelters, and Rescue Groups to Support Aging or Disabled Dogs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, animal shelters, and rescue groups for activities to support aging or disabled dogs. Eligible uses of funds include improving dog shelters, addressing heartworm disease, rehabilitating rescue dogs, and providing spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 225788

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Animal Welfare Activities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support shelters, rescue groups, and organizations. Eligible applicants work for the placement, care, and life improvement of senior dogs, dogs rescued from negle...

GrantWatch ID#: 227087

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization to Conserve Spectacled Bea...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grant of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher, scientist, conservation group, rehabilitation center, or community organization for projects to promote the conservation of spectacled bear habitats. Funding is intended for rehabilitation and territory ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227262

Grants to USA Qualifying Domestic Violence and Animal Nonprofits to Help Domestic Violence Sur...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183121

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Turtle Conservation...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...

GrantWatch ID#: 214832

Grants to California Nonprofits for Local Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to California nonprofits for local community programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of animal welfare, arts, children, community, environment, communications, and health services. Grants will be made to local organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 216933

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators for Insect-Related Educational Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International educators for insect-related educational projects. Funding is intended to engage students and support community initiatives involving educational projects focusing primarily on insects and also arthropods. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 228755

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Marine Habitat Protection

Deadline: 06/04/26 Conference Date: 05/19/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to protect marine habitats and fisheries. Some applicants must submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 180049

Grants to USA Hospitals to Increase the Number of Service Animals in Pediatric Departments

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA hospitals to expand the use of service animals in pediatric wards. Eligible applicants must be located in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence. Funding is intended to bring happiness to children fighting illness by increasing the nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 187888

Opportunity for California Landowners to Join a State-Run Forest Preservation Program

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for California landowners to sell or transfer their property rights to a state-run preservation program. The purpose of the opportunity is to protect crucial forest lands and ensure that they continue to be used as wildlife habitats and sources of timb...

GrantWatch ID#: 210201

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 Service Animal Welfare and Environmental Protection Programs

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address the welfare of service animals for individuals with disabilities and to promote environmental and wildlife preservation. Applicants must submit an inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180483

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Service Programs Related to Animals, Education, and Hum...

Deadline: 07/01/26

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

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 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 Conference Date: 05/18/26

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 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
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Habitat Conservation Pro...

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 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