Animal Welfare and Appreciation Grants
This grant supports projects in Sioux Falls that advance animal welfare, improve habitats, and foster positive human-animal relationships through research and innovative programs.
Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; typically one-year awards.
Summary: Supports programs that advance animal welfare, improve habitats, and foster human-animal relationships in the Sioux Falls area.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered through the Effie C. Skaarud Animal Welfare and Appreciation Fund and the Wanda Covington Endowment, is designed to promote animal welfare, enhance animal habitats, support the beneficial roles animals play for humans, and improve public understanding of the animal kingdom. Funding is available for new or existing programs that improve the welfare, health, and safety of animals—including the prevention of cruelty—as well as for initiatives that utilize animals as companions or protectors. The focus is on projects that serve the greater Sioux Falls area.
