New York City Animal Welfare Grantmaking Program
This grant funds collaborative projects advancing animal welfare and wildlife conservation in NYC, prioritizing research, advocacy, and long-term systems change, especially for underrepresented communities.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$60,000 (12–24 months, small orgs/projects) | $100,000–$150,000 (12–24 months, sector-wide/collaborative)
Summary: Supports projects advancing animal welfare or wildlife conservation in New York City’s five boroughs, with an emphasis on systems change and underrepresented communities.
Key Information: Forecasted deadline; check program page for updates.
Description
The New York Community Trust’s Animal Welfare Grantmaking Program funds innovative projects that promote the welfare and humane treatment of animals in captivity and communities, as well as the conservation, protection, rescue, and rehabilitation of wildlife within New York City’s five boroughs. The program prioritizes collaborative initiatives, efforts serving underrepresented communities, and projects with potential for long-term improvements in city systems and policies related to animal and wildlife welfare. Supported activities include advocacy, training, certification, public education, research, disaster protections, and community engagement.
