Purina – Animal Welfare Grants Program
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.