2026 ASPCA Research Grants
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.
Funder: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $750,000. Max per project: $35,000–$75,000 depending on focus area. Typical duration: up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports research projects advancing animal welfare in veterinary care access, shelter practices, cruelty prevention, farm animal welfare, psychological trauma, and animal behavior.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are subject to change.
Description
The ASPCA Research Grants program funds high-quality research that has the potential to directly benefit animal welfare or drive systemic change in the United States. The program invites proposals across six focus areas: Access to Veterinary Care, Applied Behavior, Cruelty, Farm Animal Welfare, Psychological Trauma, and Shelter Research. Projects may address improving veterinary care accessibility, advancing evidence-based shelter behavior protocols, understanding and preventing animal cruelty, documenting psychological trauma in animals, and optimizing shelter operations and outcomes. The ASPCA values actionable research, open-access dissemination, and broad impact for the well-being of animals.
