Funds Middle Tennessee nonprofits advancing animal welfare through spay/neuter, education, adoption, and humane care initiatives.
Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Due Dates: January 31, 2026 | May 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per grant; typically for one-year projects.
Summary: Supports Middle Tennessee nonprofits improving animal welfare through care, education, spay/neuter, and adoption initiatives.
The Animal Welfare grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, funds nonprofit organizations working to enhance the lives of animals and wildlife across Middle Tennessee. The grant aims to expand access to free or low-cost spay/neuter services, provide educational programs on pet overpopulation, sponsor pet retention programs for families in need, create safe havens for pets awaiting adoption, and promote humane education, including responsible pet ownership and therapeutic animal services. The program seeks to inspire compassion and drive lasting improvements in animal welfare and education throughout the region.