201 California Grants for Animal Welfare, Pets and Wildlife

201 Pets and Animal Wildlife Grants for California

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

Funders in this space range from small regional humane societies to national wildlife conservation groups, so narrowing by recipient type and funding source above can save real time. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for habitat preservation and rescue programs.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Rescue or Care for Anim...

Deadline: 08/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs dedicated to caring for or rescuing animals. Funding is also intended for initiatives that raise awareness about animal treatment. Eligible uses of funds include educational programs, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 204966
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In-Kind Grants of Marketing Services to Nevada Nonprofits

Deadline: 08/10/26

In-kind grants of marketing services to Nevada nonprofit organizations. Funding is intended to enhance the impact that organizations have on the community. Past grants have supported organizations that address a range of community needs, including education, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 188335
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Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Environmental Conservation Programs

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve animal populations and their nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 157001
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Grants to California Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribal governments for conservation initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to acquire land in order to protect the habitats of listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 231326
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Services

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to animal rescue organizations, land conservation groups, organizations that promote agricultural initiatives, and civic organizations. Although the grant is open to out-of-state applicants, Cal...

GrantWatch ID#: 171333
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Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 08/15/26

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 Colorado and Northern California Small Nonprofits for Programs and Outreach Activit...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Colorado and Northern California small nonprofit organizations for programs and outreach activities that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to the full application. Funding is intended to support activities in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221058
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for an Amphibian Conservation Workshop

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying organizations to plan or attend a workshop related to amphibian conservation. Applicants must have obtained some financial support for the workshop prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229008
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Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Stewardship Activities

Deadline: 08/17/26

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Dog- and Animal-Related Initiatives

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA and territories qualifying nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for dog- and animal-related initiatives. In recognition of America250, this year's program will support organizations that serve military communities, military famili...

GrantWatch ID#: 213560

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Veterinary Students for Feline Heal...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, and veterinary students for research projects that address the health needs of cats. All areas of study related to feline health are welcome...

GrantWatch ID#: 175909

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 08/23/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young adults in recognition of exceptional conservation efforts. The award is intended to honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting wild species. Prize money must be used to implement a conversation...

GrantWatch ID#: 209841

Opportunity for USA Animal Rescues and Shelters to Participate in a Mentorship Program

Deadline: 08/23/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit animal rescues and shelters to participate in a mentorship program. Participants will receive grant funding in addition to access to resources and mentorship and training pertaining to specific topics. Applicants will choose to partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231500

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Seabird Conservation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and tribal governments for seabird conservation projects in eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 190973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Conservation and Stewardship

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227692

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231610

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits for Operating Support, Capacity Building, and Progr...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for organizational support and capacity building. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofit missions through unrestricted operating support, program and project implementation, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 131661

Grant to a California Nonprofit, Agency, Tribe, or IHE to Research Invasive Insect Management

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to a California nonprofit organization, government agency, tribal government, or IHE for research addressing the management of invasive insects within the state. Eligible uses of funds include training, equipment, travel, data processing, subcontractors, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199380

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Early-Career Scientists for Fie...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate and post-graduate students and early-career scientists to carry out fieldwork. Funding is intended to support fieldwork in any discipline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: travel, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205892

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Advance Communication Sciences

Deadline: 08/31/26

Prizes awarded to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance the communication sciences. This multi-year challenge is open to teams of researchers who will develop a unique two-way interspecies communication approach and demonstrate it in m...

GrantWatch ID#: 214888

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

Deadline: 08/31/26

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students and Researchers for Science Fieldwork

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school students, undergraduates, and researchers to pursue fieldwork for science projects. Eligible areas of interest include archaeology, wildlife conservation, marine and freshwater studies, anthropology, ecology, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231535

Grants to USA Animal Rescues and Related Nonprofits to Neuter and Spay Stray Cats

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA animal rescues and related nonprofit organizations for neuter and spay programs for stray cats. Funding is intended to offset expenses of neutering and spaying individual community cats and returning them to the streets. Awardees must creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231681

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, capital projects, and operational support to benefit local residents. Focus areas include health, arts, culture, senior citizens, children, youth, families, animal welfare, agricultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 173955

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 Entities for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231339

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Local Community Needs

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community services and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand existing programs or for new activities in the focus areas of animals, health, outreach, schools, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159566

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Scientists for Fieldwork

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and emerging scientists to support fieldwork. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research addressing the environment, climate, and the relationship between humanity and wildlife across the glob...

GrantWatch ID#: 231833

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164766

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Natural Resources Conservation and Management

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for natural resources conservation and management. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives to protect the enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 180156

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental and Community-Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to protect the environment and benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, youth development and education, and rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229759

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Veterinary Clinical Pathology Research

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for research related to veterinary clinical pathology. The funder will consider the quality of the scope of work, clarity, and design of the research proposal, as well as the potential for the research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198500

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Entities for Marine Habitat Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 164229

Fellowships to USA Professionals for Projects Addressing Environmental Issues

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195630

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of animal welfare, agriculture, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 201149

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Bee Science and Bee...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 218579

Grants to USA Charitable Organizations in Multiple States and Locations for Activities Benefit...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA charitable organizations in multiple states and locations for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in the areas of housing assistance, military and veterans assistance, medical research and aid,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221909

Awards to USA and Canada IHE Students for Ocean Solutions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 205582

Grants to USA and Israel Researchers for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for agricultural research. Funding is intended for research that demonstrates clear benefits for both participating countries. Eligible research topics tackle solutions to challenges in ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 231083

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Priority is given to activities providing greater access to people who are underserved and economically disadvantaged. Eligible organizations are those...

GrantWatch ID#: 184526

Grants to USA Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Wildlife Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA state, territory, and regional fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife and habitat conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning and implementatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211906

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554

Grants to California University Faculty for Coastal Research

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to California new faculty at public and private universities and colleges for applied research benefiting coastal communities and natural resources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 169474

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tech Innovations for the Fishing Industry

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, fisheries, and educational institutions to implement and improve technological innovations in the fishing industry. The purpose of the funding is to expand the use and upgrade the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 169902

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/23/26

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 Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Migratory Bird Habitats

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Companion Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 178259
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