Grants for Animal Rescue and Care Projects

Lady Freethinker provides grants to organizations that respond promptly to emergencies related to animal welfare. The program supports activities aimed at rescuing animals, addressing the aftermath of natural disasters, evacuations, veterinary care, combating animal cruelty, and other urgent measures.

The grant programme is open to organisations that meet the specified legal, operational, and financial eligibility requirements.

Key eligibility requirements:

• organisations from any country worldwide are eligible to apply;
• applicants must be registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States or as a non-governmental organization (NGO) in their country;
• the organisation must have been officially registered for at least two years;
• applicants must provide their most recent financial documentation:
  • U.S. organisations must submit Form 990 or Form 990-EZ;
  • organisations outside the United States must submit their NGO Financial Report and the most recent annual tax filing;
• applicants are also required to provide a bank statement for the most recently completed month.

The grant programme provides financial support to eligible organisations from around the world for project implementation under the programme's conditions.

Key funding details:

• grants of up to USD 10,000 are available for each organisation;
• the actual grant amount may vary depending on the outcome of the application assessment.

The grant programme supports projects focused on animal protection, rescue, and welfare, as well as initiatives that raise awareness about improving the treatment of animals.

Supported activities may include:

• animal rescue;
• emergency veterinary care;
• animal evacuation;
• disaster response;
• response to cases of animal cruelty;
• other urgent animal protection activities, including the provision of medical care, food, or temporary shelter.

• Applications open on 1 July 2026.
• Applications close on 9 August 2026.
• Applications are reviewed by the organizer.
• Successful applicants are notified after the review process.

1. Open the official application form.
2. Complete all required fields in English.
3. Provide information about the organization and contact person.
4. Describe the emergency situation and funding need.
5. Specify the requested grant amount and budget.
6. Upload the required supporting documents.
7. Submit the application before the deadline using the online form.

Application form: https://form.jotform.com/Lady_Freethinker/grant-application-form

Applications are evaluated based on:

• urgency of need;
• expected impact;
• organizational capacity;
• alignment with the objectives of the program.

According to the application form, applicants must provide:

• proof of nonprofit registration;
• tax status documentation (where applicable);
• financial statements or organizational budget information;
• project/request budget;
• additional supporting documentation for the emergency situation, where applicable.

Grant recipients may be required to provide reports describing the use of funds and project outcomes.

Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. The organizer reserves the right to decline any application. Applicants confirm that the submitted information is accurate and agree to the processing of personal data as specified in the application form.