Funding animal welfare organizations that help companion animals in Colorado thrive
Grant eligibility
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✔️ Designated 501 (c)(3) non-profit, fiscal sponsor or government entity
✔️ Located in Colorado and primarily serving animals already in Colorado
✔️ Proposal aligns with the mission of AAF
✔️ Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, community responsibility, and non-divisive language
✔️ Current PACFA license and statistics for organizations requiring a license through the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act
✔️ All organizations must be reporting data to Shelter Animals Count or the Equine Welfare Data Collective, if applicable
Ineligible for funding
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╳ Organizations outside of Colorado
╳ Organizations that primarily import animals into Colorado
╳ Endowments
╳ Individuals or individual pets
╳ Medical or scientific research
╳ Debt retirement
Available Grants
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Annual Grants
The application for our Annual Grants opens each year from September 1 - September 30. All applicants can apply for the categories of Colorado Animal Population and Organizational Capacity. General Operating requests are only considered for organizations that have an established funding relationship with AAF.
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Capital Grants
Our Capital Grants process is open to organizations seeking a grant of more than $100,000 with an existing track record and in good standing with the Animal Assistance Foundation, including funding within the last three years and for an asset such as a facility, equipment or proprietary software, with a useful life of more than one year.
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Responsive Grants
Responsive Grants provide emergency funding to animal welfare agencies, typically in times of disaster, such as a fire or other events driving additional animal welfare needs in Colorado. Our responsive grants are available on an ongoing basis.
