Banfield Foundation Disaster Relief

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Emergency Funding for Animal Welfare Organizations Responding to Disasters

The Banfield Foundation Disaster Relief Grant Program provides emergency funding to nonprofit animal welfare organizations and eligible government animal service agencies responding to natural or other unanticipated disasters. These grants help ensure pets receive immediate care, shelter, and essential services when communities are impacted by crisis.

The Banfield Foundation prioritizes immediate disaster response and relief, recognizing that emergencies are not a matter of if, but when. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis to support rapid response needs.

Organization

Banfield Foundation

Support Type

Disaster relief grants

Geographic Focus

United States

About the Funder

The Banfield Foundation supports animal welfare organizations working to provide veterinary care, shelter, and disaster relief to pets in need. Through its grant programs, the Foundation partners with nonprofits across the U.S. to strengthen community-based animal care and ensure pets and their families receive support during emergencies.

All applicants must be nonprofit organizations with proof of 501(c)(3) status and operate programs serving pets and pet owners in the United States.

What This Program Supports

Disaster Relief Grant funds may be used for immediate, disaster-related needs, including:

Veterinary care and medical supplies for affected pets
Pet food and essential pet supplies (crates, bedding, etc.)
Temporary sheltering or boarding for rescued or at-risk animals
Cleaning supplies, tarps, blankets, and other emergency materials
Transportation costs to rescue, evacuate, or relocate pets
Disaster-related operational costs such as overtime staffing, rental facilities or equipment, and cleanup expenses

💡 Eligible expenses may be reimbursed for up to three months post-disaster.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be a nonprofit animal welfare organization with 501(c)(3) status or a local or state government animal service agency
Have an animal welfare mission or a direct relationship with an animal welfare organization
Have been directly impacted by a recent disaster and/or be providing assistance in a disaster-affected area
Operate programs serving pets and their owners in the United States

Ineligible Requests

The Banfield Foundation does not fund:

Requests related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Hoarding or abuse cases
Feral animal population programs
Programs solely dedicated to sanctuary animals, equine, livestock, or wildlife assistance

Funding Amounts

Grant amounts are not publicly disclosed and vary based on disaster scope, urgency, demonstrated need, and available funding.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Open year-round
📅 Review Type: Rolling, as disasters occur
📅 Funding Priority: Immediate disaster response and relief