Community Foundation Animal Welfare Endowments
Annual grant for South Plains nonprofits supporting the care, rescue, and welfare of lost, abandoned, or injured cats and dogs.
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: One grant per year per fund; typical award size not specified; decision ~60 days after deadline.
Summary: Supports South Plains nonprofits addressing the needs of lost, abandoned, and injured animals, with emphasis on cats and dogs.
Key Information: Only nonprofits in the South Plains region are eligible; online application required.
Description
This grant opportunity, supported by the Ruth C. Wright Endowment for Animals, the Jimmy Nelson Endowment, and the Alice Virginia White Endowment for Cats and Dogs, is designed to fund nonprofit organizations in the South Plains area of Texas that focus on the welfare of lost, abandoned, and injured animals. The program aims to empower local nonprofits in their efforts to care for and protect vulnerable animals, particularly cats and dogs. Funding is awarded annually, with each endowment making a single grant per year.
