2026 ASPCA Research Grants
The 2026 ASPCA Research Grants fund innovative, high-impact research to advance animal welfare and drive systemic change across six key focus areas.
Funder: American Society for The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Professional
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $750,000; typical awards: $35,000–$75,000 per project (by research area); up to 24 months duration.
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance animal welfare and systems-level change across six key focus areas.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The ASPCA Research Grants program funds high-quality, actionable research projects with the potential to enhance animal welfare or drive meaningful systems-level change. Proposals are invited in six targeted areas: Access to Veterinary Care, Applied Behavior, Cruelty, Farm Animal Welfare, Psychological Trauma, and Shelter Research. The program aims to generate knowledge that informs best practices, improves animal well-being, and fosters innovation in animal welfare. The ASPCA encourages open-access dissemination of results and offers guidance to applicants throughout the research process.
