John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation
This grant funds research and veterinary science projects to improve animal welfare, veterinary care, and wildlife conservation, with a focus on cats, dogs, and endangered species.
Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Due Dates: Animal Welfare: January (applications) | Habitat/Environmental: July (applications) | Research/Veterinary: April (applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 for capital/land projects; up to $100,000 for equipment, habitat, or research; up to $25,000 for programs; up to $50,000 for scholarships.
Summary: Supports organizations advancing animal welfare, veterinary programs, and environmental protection, with a focus on cats, dogs, and wildlife conservation.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; geographic preference for CT, Western MA, and Eastern NY.
Description
The John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation, managed by the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, provides grant funding to organizations focused on animal welfare, habitat and environmental protection, and research/veterinary science. The Foundation aims to improve the welfare of animals—especially cats, dogs, and endangered species—support veterinary programs, and safeguard wildlife and habitats. Funding is available for capital projects, equipment, programs, land conservation, research, and scholarships. The process is highly competitive and by invitation only, with a strong preference for organizations in Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and Eastern New York, but consideration may be given to others in New England or those with broader impact.
