CatCause Closing soon
Annual Grant Program
Who can apply: U.S. cat shelters, rescues and cat welfare programs focused on shelter lifesaving. Cover sheet plus a narrative of up to 3 pages and a budget. 501(c)(3) letter required if selected.
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Last updated October 18, 2026 · 11 open grants · listings verified Oct 18, 2026
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CatCause Closing soon
Who can apply: U.S. cat shelters, rescues and cat welfare programs focused on shelter lifesaving. Cover sheet plus a narrative of up to 3 pages and a budget. 501(c)(3) letter required if selected.
SNPT Open
Who can apply: Nonprofits expanding access to free spay/neuter for dogs and cats. Read SNPT's downloadable guidelines for applicant requirements.
Walmart / Sam's Club Open
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, government entities, or faith-based groups with community-wide projects (e.g. food pantries). Needs a Spark Good account verified by Deed; allow time for verification. Must serve the same area as the facility you apply to.
The Mockingbird Foundation Open
Who can apply: 501(c)(3)s, fiscally sponsored groups and public schools running music education, mainly for children 18 and under; interest in creative expression and disadvantaged groups. Highly competitive (several dozen grants from ~1,000 inquiries).
Albertsons Companies Foundation (Nourishing Neighbors) Rolling
Who can apply: New or innovative ideas that help end hunger. Not general operating support. Read the RFP for eligibility.
BISSELL Pet Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) or local-government shelters, foster-based rescues and spay/neuter organizations reducing pet homelessness. Approved partners can join Empty the Shelters adoption events (with grant funding) and host Fix the Future spay/neuter clinics.
Banfield Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: Nonprofit animal organizations (501(c)(3)) and local/state government agencies whose communities have been hit by a natural or other disaster.
Costco Wholesale Rolling
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, and/or health and human services. Monetary requests only. Local organizations apply for warehouse donations; larger broad-based causes use the grant application.
Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: Nonprofits aligned with ending hunger and waste: transportation for food banks and partner agencies, mobile pantries, SNAP enrollment, breakfast after the bell, nutrition education, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
The Awesome Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: Anyone: individuals, groups and organizations. No-strings micro-grants for 'awesome' community projects (arts, tech, community development and more); chapters favor local projects with clear community impact.
The Pollination Project Rolling
Who can apply: Volunteer-led projects by individuals, groups or startup nonprofits: no paid staff, annual budget no more than $50,000, project budget under $10,000, first-time TPP grantees. Must be able to receive a wire transfer. No animal-agriculture projects.
Every listing comes from the funder's own website (or official guidelines), checked on the date shown. We list only programs that are open now or have a published opening date. If a page doesn't say the amount, we write "See funder site" instead of guessing. Deadlines can change, so always confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@fundfinch.com.