[New York Community Trust](https://thenytrust.org)

February 2027 (Letter of Interest) | February 2027 (Full application/RFP)

$30,000–$150,000 per grant, typically for 12–24 months; two tiers based on project scope and organizational size.

Supports nonprofit projects advancing animal welfare and wildlife conservation across New York City’s five boroughs.

--- ## Description The New York Community Trust's Animal Welfare Grantmaking Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the welfare and humane treatment of animals in captivity and in communities, as well as efforts to conserve, protect, rescue, and rehabilitate wildlife in New York City. The program is designed to foster long-term improvements in animal welfare systems and wildlife conservation policies, with priority given to projects that demonstrate systemic impact, involve multiple organizations, or serve underrepresented communities. Grants may support advocacy, training, capacity-building, research, education, and community engagement. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027: Letter of Interest submission deadline (anticipated/projected) - February 2027: Full application/Request for Proposal submission deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants range from **$30,000 to $150,000** per award. - **$30,000–$60,000** for single-organization capacity building, citizen science, community engagement, volunteer-led organizations, or those with budgets under $250,000. - **$100,000–$150,000** for sector-wide improvements, advocacy, expansion of innovative practices, or coalition building. - Grant duration: **12–24 months**. - Generally, grants will not exceed 20% of an agency’s operating budget, except for volunteer-led agencies (no paid staff), where grants may exceed 20% but not $30,000 per year. - Funding for equipment and supplies is capped at 10% of the overall budget. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations** (or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor). - Must operate in, or predominantly serve, New York City’s five boroughs. - Organizations based outside NYC may apply if their work primarily benefits NYC animals. - Only one application (LOI or full proposal) per organization is permitted per cycle. - Priority for projects: - That have systemic or sector-wide impact. - Involve collaboration or serve underrepresented communities. - Demonstrate progress if seeking renewed support. --- ## Application Process 1. **Letter of Interest (LOI):** - Submit a three-page narrative and project budget as a single PDF. - Include organizational background, project description, alignment with program priorities, and evaluation plan. - Upload via [The Trust’s Grants Portal](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/). 2. **Full Proposal (if invited):** - Expanded narrative, detailed budget, and supporting documentation as outlined in the RFP. - Only one proposal per organization per cycle. 3. **Submission Format:** - PDF file, max 25 MB, named “Applicant Organization Name.pdf”. 4. **Review and Notification:** - Competitive review; not all qualifying proposals receive funding. - Applicants may be contacted for additional information, site visits, or interviews. - Decisions typically announced by summer following the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should address one or both priorities: improving animal welfare in captivity/communities or conserving/protecting NYC wildlife. - Funding cannot be used for capital/building campaigns, endowments, equipment, individuals, religious purposes, or general operating support. - Information sessions for applicants are held regularly; check the [events page](https://thenytrust.org/events/?term-event-type=for-nonprofits) for updates. - For renewed support, applicants must demonstrate prior impact and justify continued funding. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & RFP (PDF)](https://grantseeker.thenytrust.org/Rfp/DownloadRfp/?id=116) - [Animal Welfare Grant Funding Overview](https://thenytrust.org/grant-funding/animal-welfare-nyc/) - [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.thenytrust.org/nonprofits/what-we-fund-apply-for-grant/) - [Grantseeker Portal (Apply)](https://proposals.nycommunitytrust.org/) - [Info for Nonprofits](https://thenytrust.org/nonprofits/) - [Upcoming Info Sessions](https://thenytrust.org/events/?term-event-type=for-nonprofits) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Role | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Rachel Pardoe, Program Director | rpardoe@thenytrust.org | (212) 686-0010 | [Contact Page](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) | | General Inquiries | info@thenytrust.org | (212) 686-0010 | [Contact Page](https://thenytrust.org/contact/) | ---

New York City Animal Welfare Grantmaking Program

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