Best Grants for Animal Rescue in Delaware

Walls & Turner & Freida Dolby Fund- Animal Welfare

These grants will fund programs that support animals and their welfare. This includes but is not limited to:

• Assist in the training of professionally trained seeing-eye dogs and service assistance dogs for blind individuals, deaf individuals and/or individuals with mobility impairments and/or other physical disabilities
• Provide support services in connection with the placements of such dogs with eligible recipients who are residents of the State of Delaware who demonstrate a drive to become more independent and who would not be able to acquire such dogs without financial assistance
• Encourage the humane treatment of animals in Delaware through education of the public, adoption of animals without owners, neutering, and enforcement of laws governing the humane treatment of animals.

Awards will range from $2,500 to $7,500.

The Walls & Turner Charitable Fund provides small grants to support educational programs fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill children, alongside initiatives aimed at animal welfare. Eligible agencies must operate in Delaware without discrimination. However, individuals and non-501(c)3 organizations are ineligible, as are requests for office equipment and funding for public educational institutions. This initiative is committed to improving the lives of children and animals in the community.

The Longwood Foundation, established in 1937, supports nonprofit organizations in Delaware and Kennett Square. It seeks to enhance community quality of life by funding proposals that align with local missions. Organizations requesting over $500,000 must have a pre-meeting prior to application submission. The Foundation encourages innovative, impactful proposals that drive growth and strengthen nonprofit efforts. Responsive philanthropy is key, allowing nonprofits to present their most significant needs for community betterment.