ASPCA grants
The ASPCA funds animal shelters, rescues and spay/neuter providers through yearly grant rounds.
- Open now
- 1
- Upcoming
- 0
- Next deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Who can apply
- Nonprofits, Local governments
ASPCA grant programs
- Closes31 OCT
New World Screwworm direct support grant
ASPCA · Nonprofits
Emergency ASPCA grants for preventing and treating screwworm in dogs, cats and horses, part of up to $500,000 in funding.
- StatusCLOSED
ASPCA grants for shelters and spay/neuter providers
ASPCA · Nonprofits, Local governments
Yearly ASPCA funding rounds for animal shelters, rescues and spay/neuter clinics; the 2026 national round put $14 million toward shelters and spay/neuter.
Before you apply
- For organizations in states with USDA-designated infested zones and adjacent states.
- Requires a working relationship with a veterinarian who oversees the work; may close early when funds run out.
- The 2026 shelter and spay/neuter round closed June 26, 2026; the retired racehorse round closed July 17 ($10,000 to $40,000, up to $60,000).
Questions
When is the next ASPCA grant deadline?
The next deadline is October 31, 2026 for New World Screwworm direct support grant.
Who can apply for ASPCA grants?
Nonprofits and Local governments can apply, depending on the program. ASPCA doesn't give grants to individuals through these programs.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.