Community Foundation Animal Welfare Endowments
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Community Foundation Animal Welfare Endowments support South Plains nonprofits with funding for work that addresses the needs of lost, abandoned, and injured animals across the region.
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One grant per year from each of three endowment funds
Summary: Supports South Plains nonprofits addressing the needs of lost, abandoned, and injured animals.
Key Information: Applications are online only, and all organizations must create a new account in the foundation’s grant system.
Description
The Community Foundation of West Texas administers the Animal Welfare Endowments to support nonprofit organizations in the South Plains area addressing the needs of lost, abandoned, and injured animals. Formerly known as the Ruth C. Wright Endowment for Animals, the program brings together three dedicated sources of support: the Ruth C. Wright Endowment For Animals, the Jimmy Nelson Endowment, and the Alice Virginia White Endowment for Cats and Dogs.
Each endowment awards one grant annually. The foundation’s Grants Committee reviews complete proposals and may request additional information or conduct a site visit before recommending awards to the Board of Directors. The Board makes the final grant decisions.
