Animal Welfare and Appreciation Grants
Forecasted
Animal Welfare and Appreciation Grants support programs in greater Sioux Falls that improve animal welfare and habitats, help animals benefit people, and build public understanding of animals.
Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for total or partial activity costs
Summary: Supports programs serving greater Sioux Falls that improve animal welfare and habitats, help animals benefit people, and build public understanding of animals.
Key Information: Programs must serve the greater Sioux Falls area.
Description
Animal Welfare and Appreciation Grants are administered by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation in partnership with donors. Funding comes through the Effie C. Skaarud Animal Welfare and Appreciation Fund and the Wanda Covington Endowment. The program supports animal well-being, better habitats, activities in which animals assist people, and greater public understanding and appreciation of the animal kingdom.
Both new and existing programs may be considered. Supported work includes animal welfare, health, and safety, including cruelty prevention, as well as improvements to habitats and living conditions for cats, dogs, other household pets, and animals of all kinds. Programs that use animals to benefit people as companions or protectors are also considered.
