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Maddie's Fund Innovation Grants is sponsored by Maddie's Fund. Maddie's Fund offers innovation grants to implement new programs that will advance lifesaving for dogs and cats.
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Thank you for your interest in Maddie's Fund grant opportunities! Please read through all of this information before applying for a grant. To be considered for a grant from Maddie's Fund ® , your organization must meet the following criteria.
The links below will give you more information about each requirement. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements, or you need help in meeting them, we're happy to talk with you. Please reach out to us at 925.
310. 5450 or [email protected] . Be a U.S. based 501c3 public charity or government animal well-being organization focused on dogs and/or cats.
At this time, we are unable to accept applications from U.S. Territories. Learn more Publicly share your annual statistics on your website. If your organization shelters pets (has intake/outcome data), you must also share the benchmark you use for measuring your success (for example, Live Release Rate, Save Rate, etc.) and the formula you use to calculate your benchmark on the same page as your annual statistics.
Learn More If you have received funding from Maddie's Fund in the past, be current on all grant reporting requirements. Learn more Submit a completed application specific to the grant for which you are applying. Learn more Please note, for projects funded through a University, we limit Indirect Costs to 10%.
Grant recipients must agree to provide a report on how their grant funds were spent and the results of implementing their program. Depending on the grant, this may be requested in the form of a narrative report, financial information or Zoom call. If you have questions about the application process, or your organization's eligibility, please contact our Grants Team at [email protected] or 925.
310. 5450.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. -based 501(c)(3) public charities or government animal well-being organizations focused on dogs and/or cats. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 for innovation grants Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.