The 2026 ASPCA New York Shelter Standards Implementation Grants help NY shelters upgrade facilities and care practices to meet new state animal welfare standards under Article 26-C.
The ASPCA provides major grants to U.S. animal shelters and spay/neuter clinics for infrastructure, operations, and innovative projects that advance animal welfare and expand spay/neuter capacity, with an emphasis on measurable impact.
The 2026 ASPCA Research Grants fund innovative research to improve animal welfare in veterinary care, shelter practices, cruelty prevention, farm animal welfare, trauma, and animal behavior.
This grant funds projects that increase access to low-cost spay/neuter services for New York residents on public assistance or who have adopted pets from qualified organizations.
This grant funds collaborative projects advancing animal welfare and wildlife conservation in NYC, prioritizing research, advocacy, and long-term systems change, especially for underrepresented communities.
The 2025 Animal Welfare grant from Maine Community Foundation funds Maine organizations improving the welfare of cats and dogs through multi-year, flexible support.