AWI has identified a number of funding sources for those needing a safe place for companion animals or those interested in developing a safe haven program in their community. There may be other sources of funding not listed here; if you are aware of additional resources, please contact AWI at safehavens@awionline.org to add them to this list.
Now Open: Safe Havens Desert Grant in Illinois
Now through November 15, 2025, the Animal Welfare Institute’s Safe Havens for Pets program is seeking proposals for up to $20,000 in grant funding for a 2-year project that will support domestic violence survivors and their pets in Illinois.
Learn MoreFunding opportunities for starting or maintaining a safe haven for pets of domestic violence survivors:
- Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime: Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant: grant opportunities listed as they become available
- AKC Humane Fund: Women’s Shelters Grant
- Red Rover: Safe Escape Grants
- Red Rover: Safe Housing Grants
- Greater Good Charities: Rescue Rebuild
- Greater Good Charities: The GOODS Program
- Petco Love
- Maddie’s Fund
Funding opportunities for starting or maintaining a safe haven for pets of individuals experiencing homelessness:
- Rescue Rebuild Homeless Housing Renovation
- Red Rover Homeless Shelter Safe Housing Grant
- Banfield Community Cares Grant
- Greater Good Charities: The GOODS Program
Funding opportunities for veterinarians:
- Veterinary Care Foundation Funding Opportunities
- Veterinary Care Charitable Fund
- AVMF Reach Program
- BluePearl Cares
- AlignCare
Funding opportunity for pet owners seeking veterinary care assistance:
- Paws 4 A Cure*
- Bow Wow Buddies*
- Frankie’s Funds*
- Red Rover Urgent Care Grant*
- Feeding Pets of the Homeless*
- AlignCare
- The Pet Fund
- Onyx and Breezy Foundation
- HOPE Funds (contact your local Banfield, VCA, or BluePearl hospital for information/availability)
*These organizations offer assistance specifically to help with costs associated with emergency care or treatment described as “non-routine” or “specialty.” Visit their websites for further details.