Best Grants for Animal Rescue in Northern Mariana Islands

Academic research institutions working on veterinary science, animal health, or related public health issues in the Northern Mariana Islands can apply for US Department of Health & Human Services: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cooperative agreements, with awards up to US $7,500,000. Projects may include animal disease prevention, zoonotic disease research, or innovations benefiting animal welfare and rescue efforts.

Animal rescue and animal welfare organizations in the Northern Mariana Islands can seek up to US $75,000 to prepare homeless pets for adoption, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, staffing, volunteer support, and supplies. Focused on in-store adoption programs, PetSmart Charities favors established or growing Adoption Partners breaking down barriers to adoption.

The Morris Animal Foundation offers the Annual Feline Health Pilot Study Award to support innovative research that enhances the health and welfare of domesticated cats. This funding is aimed at proof-of-concept studies, advancing animal health research through collaborative projects. With a maximum funding of $20,000 for a 12-month duration, the foundation seeks proposals that have a significant impact on both scientific and community stakeholders, ensuring a healthier future for feline populations.

Veterinary researchers and research teams working on feline health can apply for approximately US $100,000 to conduct hypothesis-driven studies improving the welfare of domesticated cats. With a mission to advance animal health, Morris Animal Foundation provides support for high-impact feline research; animal rescue organizations in Northern Mariana Islands may partner with academic or industry investigators on eligible projects.

Veterinary research institutions and similar organizations conducting feline health studies can apply for up to US $145,000 to support fellowship training projects focused on domesticated cats. Grants from Morris Animal Foundation help Northern Mariana Islands animal welfare and rescue programs that partner with academic or industry researchers advance the health and welfare of community and pet cats.

Veterinary researchers focusing on equine health care in the Northern Mariana Islands can receive support for their work and professional development. Equus Foundation and The Foundation for the Horse offer the Equus Veterinary Research Fellowship, providing US $5,500 total for equine research and travel to the AAEP Convention for eligible post-graduate veterinarians.

Research institutions and organizations studying swine health can apply for National Pork Board funding, with awards up to US $500,000 for projects on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). Work on immunology, diagnostics, prevention, and biosecurity may be eligible, including projects that ultimately benefit animal welfare and rescue efforts in Northern Mariana Islands.

Animal rescue and shelter organizations that are Petfinder members, including those in the Northern Mariana Islands, can apply for Petfinder Foundation’s Wag Wine Operation grants to support day-to-day care of adoptable pets. Awards of US $250 - US $1,000 can cover supplies, food, vaccines, and other operational needs for domestic animals and pets.

Animal welfare nonprofits, academic institutions, other entities, and individuals working on advocacy or research to improve nonhuman animal wellbeing can access funding through the Centre for Effective Altruism’s Animal Welfare Fund, including applicants in Northern Mariana Islands. Grants up to US $200,000 support farmed and wild animal advocacy, movement-building, and related research worldwide.

Nonprofit and governmental organizations supporting muscular dystrophy care or research, veterinary education scholarships, or small animal shelters in Northern Mariana Islands can access funding via Frances Downing Nix. Grants of US $6,000 - US $12,000 may benefit animal welfare and related health or veterinary initiatives that meet 501(c)(3) or public agency requirements.

Focused on domestic animal welfare, 501(c)(3) nonprofits caring for small household pets can receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 from the Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust. Organizations such as animal shelters and dog pounds, including those in Northern Mariana Islands, may be eligible for projects that enhance the care and comfort of dogs, cats, and other small pets.

Animal welfare organizations providing free vaccine services in the U.S., including those rescuing animals in Northern Mariana Islands, may be eligible for this campaign funding. Grants from Petco Love help 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, and certain invited for-profit entities expand no-cost vaccination access for pets and other domestic animals in need.

U.S. nonprofit or municipal animal shelters with at least 100 annual dog and cat intakes, including those serving Northern Mariana Islands, can apply for ASPCA’s Rescue Effect Campaign Grants; awards US $10,000 to support adoption and operations. Grantees must host at least two fee-waived adoption days in August, September, and October.

Animal welfare nonprofits and government agencies providing veterinary care to owned pets in the Northern Mariana Islands can access funding and medical supplies via the Banfield Foundation’s Community Care Grant. Focused on preventive veterinary services, this national program may benefit animal rescue efforts that operate on-site, mobile, or pop-up clinics serving pets and their owners.

United States veterinary schools with ACT-approved small animal theriogenology residency programs can apply for up to US $150,000 to support a canine-focused resident in reproductive health and clinical genetics. Grants from American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation help programs training veterinarians whose work may benefit animal welfare and rescue efforts in Northern Mariana Islands and beyond.

U.S. veterinary sports medicine residency programs can apply for up to US $300,000 to train a canine-focused resident in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Funded by the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, accredited programs working with canine athletes and rehabilitation cases, including those serving animal welfare needs in Northern Mariana Islands, may be eligible.

Academic faculty, students, independent researchers, and animal welfare organizations conducting animal welfare research applicable to the U.S., including Northern Mariana Islands, can receive up to US $5,000 to cover open access journal publication fees. Grants from ASPCA help fund article processing charges for peer-reviewed, indexed, open access animal welfare studies.

Animal shelters and rescue organizations improving the wellbeing of dogs in their care can receive up to US $3,000 for enrichment projects in the Northern Mariana Islands. With a mission to enhance dogs’ quality of life, Petfinder Foundation provides funding for play yard renovations and interactive enrichment items that reduce stress, boredom, and anxiety.

Northern Mariana Islands animal rescue nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and municipal agencies can access funding to feed and care for domestic animals and pets through American Humane’s Feed the Hungry COVID-19 Fund. Support may help local shelters and rescue organizations cover critical supplies like food and basic care during pandemic-related hardship.

The Stark County Dairy Promoters Scholarship Fund, established by the Stark Community Foundation, provides financial assistance to students from Stark County, Ohio. Eligible applicants must be pursuing college-level studies in dairy science, large animal veterinary medicine, human nutrition, or food science, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. This scholarship aims to support the next generation of leaders in these essential fields, fostering educational growth and community development.

Equine welfare organizations in the Northern Mariana Islands focused on retired Thoroughbred racehorses can apply for ASPCA Right Horse grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $50,000 to expand adoption capacity or support safety net programs that keep owned equines at home. Eligible groups must be ASPCA Right Horse partners or active Warm-Up Ring participants meeting ASPCA grantee standards.

ASPCA Reimagining Racers: Grants for Adopting Out Retired Racehorses Grant

ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Partners, ASPCA Right Horse Industry Partners, and organizations actively participating in the warm-up ring (defined as groups that are actively working to achieve the 13 criteria for Partnership and are participating on myrighthorse.org) are invited to apply for a grant to support an increase in capacity and/or efficiency of programs aimed at adopting out retired Thoroughbred racehorses. 

Funding requests for this grant initiative should focus on:

Activities that increase capacity, decrease length of stay, reduce cost of care or increase efficiencies, and/or improve humane outcomes in other ways. Examples:

• Training programs
• Programs that engage new adopters and grow the market share for adoption
• Medical make-ready or rehabilitation with a focus on innovation and/or sustainability
• Collaborations with other equine industry organizations to increase support for retired racehorses

Proposals will be evaluated on their potential (within the 12-month grant term) to: 

• Increase capacity (the number of horses that can be rehabilitated, trained, and placed)
• Decrease length of stay
• Decrease cost of care
• Reduce risk, harm or suffering for retired racehorses

Requests may be for the creation of new programs or the expansion of existing programs. Programs that test innovative ideas are welcome.

Grant Amounts

Grants will generally range from $10,000-$40,000, with a maximum individual grant amount of $60,000. The total funding amount available for this grant opportunity is $200,000. 

Eligibility

ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Partners, ASPCA Right Horse Industry Partners, and active Warm-Up Ring participants (defined as groups that are actively working to achieve the 13 criteria for Partnership and are participating on myrighthorse.org) whose mission or operations focus significantly on serving retired Thoroughbred racehorses are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. Adoption organizations must be up to date on reporting data biannually to the Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC). If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you may contact therighthorse@aspca.org to confirm before applying.   

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) was founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans. We invite all voices to join us in working together to improve the lives of animals in need.

The Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation is committed to supporting qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that align with our mission and values. We welcome grant requests from nonprofit organizations seeking to make a meaningful impact in their communities in the areas of nutritional education, food access, or the advancement of cuilnary arts careers. 

Special Giving Program

Throughout her life, Ann B. Zekauskas supported numerous nonprofits and charitable endeavors. She especially had a fondness for organizations that worked to rescue and rehome abandoned animals — and her house was always home to a dog, a cat, and, for a very long time, a set of parakeets. 

In honoring Ann’s complete legacy, each year our trustees contribute to select causes which are of special personal importance to them and fall beyond our three main areas of giving. These include supporting educational institutions; local community groups and projects; athletics programs; animal rescues; and more.

The ASPCA Research Grants for Shelter Research invite proposals in six key areas including Access to Veterinary Care, Applied Behavior Research, and Shelter Research. These grants aim to fund high-quality research that can significantly benefit animal welfare. Eligible investigators from U.S. entities and certain Canadian organizations are encouraged to apply. The program emphasizes collaboration between shelters and researchers, fostering innovative solutions to improve the well-being of animals in shelter settings.

ASPCA PRO

ASPCApro.org provides tools and resources for animal welfare professionals, veterinary personnel and volunteers. We take a progressive approach to helping the country's at-risk animals, promoting cutting edge research to advance the field.

ASPCA Research Grants

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) research grants fund high-quality research with a clear potential to benefit animals, either directly or through effecting systems-level change. Proposals to extend existing studies, focused on other disciplines, will also be considered if they can clearly demonstrate substantial potential benefit to animal welfare.

This year we are soliciting proposals in the following six research areas:

• Access to Veterinary Care (AVC) Research
• Applied Behavior Research
• Cruelty Research
• Farm Animal Welfare Research
• Psychological Trauma Research
• Shelter Research

Proposals focused on evaluating the effectiveness of a program or service must demonstrate methodological rigor and a clear plan to produce generalizable scientific knowledge. Please view eligibility information for specific projects from the research area you are interested in. 

Psychological Trauma Research

Proposals related to developing and validating novel approaches to the objective documentation of animal cruelty and neglect in the absence of physical trauma (i.e., documenting psychological trauma) in dogs. Proposals are encouraged from any relevant discipline (e.g., physiology, psychology, ethology). Of particular interest is research that focuses on objective measures, including biomarkers and quantitative behavioral phenotyping.

ASPCA PRO

ASPCApro.org provides tools and resources for animal welfare professionals, veterinary personnel and volunteers. We take a progressive approach to helping the country's at-risk animals, promoting cutting edge research to advance the field.

ASPCA Research Grants

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) research grants fund high-quality research with a clear potential to benefit animals, either directly or through effecting systems-level change. Proposals to extend existing studies, focused on other disciplines, will also be considered if they can clearly demonstrate substantial potential benefit to animal welfare.

This year we are soliciting proposals in the following six research areas:

• Access to Veterinary Care (AVC) Research
• Applied Behavior Research
• Cruelty Research
• Farm Animal Welfare Research
• Psychological Trauma Research
• Shelter Research

Proposals focused on evaluating the effectiveness of a program or service must demonstrate methodological rigor and a clear plan to produce generalizable scientific knowledge. Please view eligibility information for specific projects from the research area you are interested in. 

Farm Animal Welfare Research

Proposals exploring how farmers’ use of healthier, non-conventional broiler chicken breeds, intersects with the birds’ use of pasture, environmental outcomes, and/or chicken product nutritional content. Research may be conducted by farms or other businesses in addition to academic or research institutions. However, field studies must include an academic partner or follow established field trial protocols for design and data collection.

ASPCA PRO

ASPCApro.org provides tools and resources for animal welfare professionals, veterinary personnel and volunteers. We take a progressive approach to helping the country's at-risk animals, promoting cutting edge research to advance the field.

ASPCA Research Grants

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) research grants fund high-quality research with a clear potential to benefit animals, either directly or through effecting systems-level change. Proposals to extend existing studies, focused on other disciplines, will also be considered if they can clearly demonstrate substantial potential benefit to animal welfare.

This year we are soliciting proposals in the following six research areas:

• Access to Veterinary Care (AVC) Research
• Applied Behavior Research
• Cruelty Research
• Farm Animal Welfare Research
• Psychological Trauma Research
• Shelter Research

Proposals focused on evaluating the effectiveness of a program or service must demonstrate methodological rigor and a clear plan to produce generalizable scientific knowledge. Please view eligibility information for specific projects from the research area you are interested in. 

Cruelty Research

Proposals that address cruelty toward equines, cats, or dogs from any angle or relevant discipline (e.g., public policy, law, criminal justice, criminology, veterinary forensics, community engagement, prevention/intervention, human behavior change). Of particular interest is research that a) increases understanding of the perspectives of key stakeholder groups (e.g., law enforcement/animal control, veterinary professionals, animal shelters/rescues) or b) investigates the effectiveness of cruelty prevention/response efforts at the community or system level. Also of interest is research that heightens awareness of animal cruelty and builds knowledge that informs and engages key community stakeholders and allied professionals in preventing and responding to this animal welfare issue.

Proposals that include a shelter-researcher partnership aspect are especially encouraged. Examples include, but are not limited to, inclusion of both shelter and academic staff on the study team, the creation of a shelter-facing deliverable, an implementation prospectus that includes a feasibility assessment and identified partner shelter, etc.