Strategic Grants
Michelson Found Animals’ Strategic Grants fund innovative, high-impact projects advancing animal welfare, veterinary care, and pet-inclusive housing, with a focus on scalable solutions in Los Angeles.
Funder: Michelson Found Animals Foundation
Due Dates: Invitation only; no public deadlines
Funding Amounts: Recent awards up to $1.3M; total commitment over $100M; award size varies by project
Summary: Supports bold, innovative, and high-impact projects advancing animal welfare, especially in Los Angeles, through invitation-only grants.
Key Information: 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.
