For Grantees
Our grant programs are designed to help adoption organizations improve the lives of their adoptable pets. Shelters and rescue groups that post their pets on Petfinder.com are eligible to apply for grants.
How It Works
New to the Petfinder Foundation grant process? Applying for a grant is as easy as 1-2-3.
Apply
Set up a profile in our grant portal, fill out an application for one of our available grants, and submit.
Award
Our team reviews applications for each open grant on a monthly basis. We’ll email you if you’re approved.
Report
After putting your funds or products to work, complete a brief grant report on our website.
Apply for a Grant
Visit our grant portal to create an account or log in, apply for open grants, and check the status of your submitted applications.
Our Programs
Bar Dog Operation
Cat Enrichment
Disaster Response and Recovery
Dog Enrichment
Dog Field Trip/Short-Term Fostering
Emergency Medical
Kia Pet Adoption
KONG Toys
P.L.A.Y. Pet Beds
Play Yard Renovation
Purina Canada Happy Paws & Hearts Operation Grant
Senior Pet Adoption Assistance
Sponsor a Pet
Eligibility Requirements
Each grant has its own requirements. However, to be eligible for ANY Petfinder Foundation grant, your organization must have:
Petfinder membership
You must actively post your adoptable pets on Petfinder.com and maintain up-to-date pet listings.
Basic Data
You’ll be asked for your organization’s EIN or tax ID number and monthly intake and adoption numbers.
Financial Stability
Your organization should be self-sustaining as reported on your most recent form 990.
Complete a Grant Report
Portions of your report will be published on our website, so be sure to include plenty of detail and clear photos.
Grantee Resources
Find templates, guides, and other resources to help with your grant reporting, social media, donor thank-yous, and more!
Create an Account
Set up a profile in our grant portal to apply for grants and receive updates when new grants open up.