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LOI due April 15, 2026; Full Application due May 15, 2026; Distribution meeting August 2026.
"Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grant Program is sponsored by KeyBank. Provides funding to advance the quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife specifically in Ohio and the Great Lakes region.
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Grant Guidelines and Application Process | Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grant Guidelines and Application Process Grant Guidelines and Application Process The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust invites applications for projects to advance the quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife.
It is focused on helping organizations go beyond basic care with innovative projects that provide an enhanced quality of life today and in the future. Letter of Inquiry (LOI) using the online form. Required by all applicants including previous grantees.
The LOI will begin with eligibility questions. An email confirmation will be sent after the LOI has been submitted. You will receive a response to indicate that the Scott Trust will accept a full application.
LOI's received after these dates will be held until the next grant cycle. Grant awards will be announced shortly after each distribution meeting. Types of organizations supported by the Kenneth A.
Scott Charitable Trust are limited to: Animal welfare organizations focused on companion animals Nonprofit spay/neuter clinics Native wildlife rehabilitation and nature centers Equine organizations providing therapeutic programs or focused on adoption Other state or community organizations dedicated to companion animals Eligible organizations must: Have a current 501(c)(3) ruling from the IRS.
Be in Ohio or selected counties in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin. Please review the list of selected counties. Provide evidence of proper financial stewardship Financial support from 100% of board members Pursue a high quality of life for individual animals and improve the situation of significant numbers of animals.
Deliver outstanding humane care, in facilities that meet or exceed accepted health and safety standards Have written policies on adoption procedures, spaying/neutering companion animals leaving the agency, display/release of wildlife, and keep records on intake/disposition of all animals. Annual revenue for basic animal sheltering, rescue, and care activities from sustainable sources.
Preference will be given to organizations established for more than five years with an annual budget exceeding $50,000. The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust’s priority is helping organizations go beyond basic care to support initiatives that will provide an enhanced quality of life for homeless and abused companion animals today and in the future.
Funding applications should address one of the following program areas: Animal Adoption, Behavior Training, and Fostering Continuing Education and Training Humane and Wildlife Education Medical Care, Rehabilitation, and Wellness Care for Animals Pet and Feral Animal Population Control through Spay/Neuter Other Animal Care Initiatives Examples of projects preferred by the Kenneth A.
Scott Charitable Trust include: Animal Adoption, Behavior Training, and Fostering – projects to increase successful adoptions or other non-capital means of expanding shelter capacity. Continuing Education and Training – opportunities for staff and volunteers to improve delivery of care and retain employees.
Humane and Wildlife Education – school and community programs that address respecting animals, humane care, health issues and human/wildlife conflicts. Medical Care, Rehabilitation, and Wellness Care for Animals – improving access to care for native wildlife and owned companion animals in under-resourced urban/rural areas, as well as those owned by socially vulnerable populations.
Pet and Feral Animal Population Control through Spay/Neuter - assistance for owned pets from under resourced households, incentive programs encouraging adoptions from shelters and humane control numbers of community cats or dogs. Equipment – items that directly benefiting homeless or injured animals Other Animal Care Initiatives – projects that celebrate the human-animal bond.
INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNDING REQUESTS : General operating support Breed-specific organizations Projects focusing on farmed or exotic animals Activities related to litigation Support of fundraising events Unsolicited applications for activities of national scope or from organizations located in states outside of the geographic boundaries will not be considered. Begin A Letter of Inquiry: WRIS: Ohio Hosting & Design
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) humane societies, animal welfare organizations, and native wildlife rehabilitation centers in Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The most recent published deadline was April 15, 2026, which has passed. This is a quarterly program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grant Program is funded by KeyBank. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, Financial statements, Evidence of board financial support, Written policies on adoption, spay/neuter, wildlife display/release, and Animal intake/disposition records. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.