[Michelson Found Animals Foundation](https://www.foundanimals.org)

Invitation only; no public deadlines

Recent awards up to $1.3M; total commitment over $100M; award size varies by project

Supports bold, innovative, and high-impact projects advancing animal welfare, especially in Los Angeles, through invitation-only grants.

Applications are by invitation only; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.

--- ## Description Michelson Found Animals’ Strategic Grants program is designed to empower organizations with bold, innovative solutions that transform animal welfare and improve the lives of pets and their people. The program invests in pioneering veterinary advancements, life-saving resources, and impactful services, with a strong focus on projects that are scalable and create lasting change. Key areas of support include expanding access to spay/neuter services, increasing veterinary care for underserved populations, and promoting pet-inclusive housing—primarily within Los Angeles, but with broader impacts possible. The foundation aims to drive meaningful, systemic improvements in animal welfare through targeted, high-impact initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - There are no fixed or recurring deadlines. Strategic Grants are awarded by invitation only. - Unsolicited applications are not accepted; organizations are identified and invited by the foundation. --- ## Funding Amount - Recent grants have ranged up to $1.3 million for single awards, with the foundation committing over $100 million to animal welfare since its inception. - Award sizes and durations vary based on project scope and impact. - Example: $1 million awarded to CAMP Clinics for spay/neuter expansion and training. - Funding is substantial for projects demonstrating significant, scalable impact. --- ## Eligibility - Organizations must be invited by Michelson Found Animals Foundation to apply. - Priority is given to organizations focused on animal welfare, particularly those: - Operating in Los Angeles or with a strong Los Angeles impact. - Advancing spay/neuter services, veterinary care for underserved populations, or pet-inclusive housing. - Both established nonprofits and innovative service providers are considered, provided they align with the foundation’s mission. - The program is not open to unsolicited proposals or individuals. --- ## Application Process - The grants program is invitation-only; there is no open application process. - Interested organizations may submit inquiries to learn more about grantmaking priorities, but this does not constitute an application. - If invited, organizations will receive detailed instructions and requirements for proposal submission. - For questions or to express interest, contact [grants@michelsonphilanthropies.org](mailto:grants@michelsonphilanthropies.org). --- ## Additional Information - The foundation’s strategic focus areas include: - Expanding access to affordable, high-quality spay/neuter services. - Providing veterinary care for pets of unhoused or low-income individuals. - Supporting pet-inclusive housing initiatives. - Grants support both direct service delivery and capacity-building efforts, such as training veterinary professionals. --- ## External Links - [Strategic Grants Program Overview](https://www.foundanimals.org/grants/) - [Michelson Found Animals Foundation Home](https://www.foundanimals.org) - [Contact Page](https://www.foundanimals.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Webpage | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Grants Program | grants@michelsonphilanthropies.org | [Contact Form](https://www.foundanimals.org/contact/) | | General Inquiries | michelsonprize@foundanimals.org | |

Strategic Grants

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