Community Foundation of Sarasota County Animal Welfare Grants

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Animal Welfare Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation of Sarasota County. These grants support nonprofits that provide care and rehabilitation to wild and domestic animals. Funding helps organizations purchase advanced equipment or provide emergency treatments.

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* **Description, Funding, Eligibility** * **Apply& Review Process** * **Information Sessions** * **Share Story of Impact** ## [](https://www. cfsarasota. org/nonprofits/grants/animal-welfare-grants)Description, Funding, and Eligibility Animal Welfare Grants (up to $25,000) support organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties.

This program focuses on supporting organizations in the animal welfare sector in the following ways: * Funding emergency veterinary treatment for urgent cases or extraordinary medical needs. * Supporting large equipment purchases, such as X-ray machines, for a clinic or surgical equipment. Organizations can request up to $25,000 through this grant cycle.

Partial funding of requests may be available based on the quality and quantity of applications received. In order to receive a grant through this program, organizations must also have: * An IRS Letter of Determination that shows the organization is a 501(c)3 public charity. * At least one current program with local impact in one of the following counties: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto.

* An approved/current profile in The Giving Partner, a powerful, searchable online database with more than 750 profiles of charitable organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. * No outstanding grant reports to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. ## [](https://www.

cfsarasota. org/nonprofits/grants/animal-welfare-grants)Apply and Review Process Applications will be reviewed by a committee including local animal welfare experts. Grant cycle opens on **Nov.

15, 2026**. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has a **new grant application platform. ** If you have not submitted a grant application since May 1, 2025, you must create a new user profile (even if you applied before that date).

**Each user needs a unique profile. ** Since other foundations also use this platform, please confirm that the Community Foundation of Sarasota County logo appears at the top of the application page. An information session will be held during the week each application opens, offering an overview of the grant process, eligibility, focus areas, and opportunities for asking questions before submitting a strong proposal.

Applicants are encouraged to attend this information session prior to submitting an application and to apply during the open window that best aligns with their programming and organizational needs. **Each Friday** from 11 a. m.

to noon, the Community Impact team will be available to answer questions or discuss applications on an open Zoom Call. Click here to attend the meeting. Please visit this site regularly—any cancellations will be listed here.

[](https://www. cfsarasota. org/nonprofits/grants/animal-welfare-grants) ### [](https://www.

cfsarasota. org/nonprofits/grants/animal-welfare-grants)Grant Reporting As a grantee of the Community Foundation, we have grant reporting expectations and requirements to showcase the results of the great work you are accomplishing with this funding. ## [](https://www.

cfsarasota. org/nonprofits/grants/animal-welfare-grants)Share Your Story of Impact Already received an Animal Welfare Grant within the last year? Share how this funding contributed to your organization's work and success within our community.

##### What can be a Story of Impact? * Podcasts / Audio Recordings Please reference ourPress Kitto help draft your message and coordinate review with Cooper Levey-Baker, Communications Manger, atcooper@cfsarasota. org **Looking for examples?

Check out the Stories of Impact below shared by our Animal Welfare Grantees. [](https://www. cfsarasota.

org/nonprofits/grants/animal-welfare-grants)** July 8, 2026 #### Suncoast Humane Society Gets $4,000 Donation From Community Foundation of Sarasota CountyFebruary 19, 2026 #### Animal Welfare Grants Will Help Pets and Wildlife With Urgent and Extraordinary NeedsJuly 14, 2025 #### Feline Friends of SW Florida Gain Support for Helping CatsMarch 6, 2025 #### Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $170,000 Supporting Animal WelfareFebruary 17, 2024 #### Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $160,000 Supporting Animal WelfareFebruary 13, 2023 #### Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $200,000 supporting Animal WelfareDecember 9, 2022 #### Animal Welfare Grants Strengthen Ability to Respond to Dire Pet NeedsFebruary 23, 2022 #### Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards More than $161,000 in Animal Welfare GrantsDecember 2, 2021 #### Manatee County bird sanctuary receives $10,00 grant to make room for more feathered friendsNovember 24, 2021 #### New Grant Will Boost Local Sarasota Animal Shelter ## [](https://www.

cfsarasota. org/nonprofits/grants/animal-welfare-grants)Resources for Grantees ### Eligibility Requirements [](https://www. cfsarasota.

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com/company/community-foundation-of-sarasota-county)[](https://www. youtube. com/@communityfoundation) THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC. IS A REGISTERED 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (EIN 59-1956886).

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 (OR 1-800-352-9832 EN ESPAÑOL) OR GOING ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE WWW. FDACS. GOV/CONSUMERSERVICES.

REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. One hundred percent (100%) of the donation is received by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, registration #CH2471.

**Every One Can Make a Difference** * Create a Charitable Fund * Join the Legacy Society * Establish or Participate in a Giving Circle * Consult With Your Professional Advisor * Find Inspiration Through Donor Stories * Donate Through Your Private Foundation * Research Nonprofits and Volunteer Opportunities * Understand Community Needs and Data **Our Services for Professional Advisors** * Charitable Giving Options * Financial Advisor Program * Distinguished Speaker Series **Our Support for Nonprofits** * Workshops and Trainings * Research Community Needs and Data **Scholarship Opportunities** * Scholarships for Students Under 24 Years of Age * Scholarships for Students 24 Years of Age or Older * Tools and Resources for Scholarship Planning * Become a Scholarship Committee Volunteer * Community Knowledge and Impact _Community Knowledge and Impact Overview:_ Community Tools and Reports Community Indicators Dashboard * Emergency Needs & Disaster Relief * Scholarship Opportunities * Cultural Development & The Arts * Building Support & Capacity * 2Gen (two-generational) Approach * “EdExploreSRQ” Student Learning * Education and Career Scholarships * Season of Sharing Donation Campaign * Strauss Literacy Initiative * Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund * Campaign for Grade-Level Reading * History of Community Impact * Our Strategic Framework * Audited Financials and Tax Returns * Our Benefits and Culture