Purina – Animal Welfare Grants Program

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Charitable Grants Supporting Animal Welfare & Pet Well-Being

Purina provides Animal Welfare Grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of pets and strengthening the human–animal bond. Through this program, Purina supports organizations working in pet welfare, rescue, adoption, and animal-assisted programs that promote healthy, happy lives for pets and the people who love them.

Organization: Purina
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: United States

About the Funder

Purina, a subsidiary of Nestlé, has a long-standing commitment to pets and the people who care for them. Through its animal welfare partnerships and grantmaking, Purina invests in nonprofit organizations that protect pets, support adoption and spay/neuter efforts, and advance innovative solutions to animal welfare challenges.

What This Program Supports

Purina’s Animal Welfare Grants support nonprofit organizations focused on:

Pet rescue, adoption, and shelter support
Spay and neuter programs
Animal-assisted interventions and therapy programs
Community-based animal welfare initiatives
Innovative programs that improve pet health, safety, and well-being

Funding is intended for programs that deliver direct benefit to pets and promote responsible pet care.

Eligibility & Requirements

To be considered for funding, organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Operate within the United States
Have a mission clearly aligned with animal welfare and pet well-being
Demonstrate measurable impact and effective program delivery

Priority is often given to organizations with scalable programs or innovative approaches to improving animal welfare.

Ineligible Requests

Purina generally does not support:

Donations to individuals
Political or lobbying activities
Programs not directly related to animal welfare
Requests outside the United States

Funding Amounts

💰 Grant Size: Purina does not publish standard award amounts
Grant amounts vary based on:

Program scope and impact
Alignment with Purina’s animal welfare priorities
Available funding

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling (may include periodic application windows)
📅 Review Process: Competitive review based on alignment, impact, and capacity

Applicants should review current guidelines before applying.

Application / Request Process

Organizations must submit grant requests through Purina’s Animal Welfare Grants application process.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.purina.com/partnerships/animal-welfare-grants

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for:

Animal shelters and rescue organizations
Spay/neuter and veterinary access programs
Nonprofits promoting pet adoption and responsible pet ownership
Organizations advancing innovative animal welfare solutions

Purina’s Animal Welfare Grants Program is best suited for nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of pets and strengthening communities through the human–animal bond.