CatCause Annual Grant Program

The CatCause Annual Grant Program funds projects that increase the capacity of cat welfare programs and shelters in the USA. We welcome project proposals from public and private shelters, as well as rescue groups and other cat welfare organizations focused on impacting lifesaving at shelters.

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The CatCause Annual Grant Program provides grants up to $1,500 in a competitive grant process to cat shelters and cat welfare programs in the US. Grant applicants do not need to have been highlighted in the CatCause Shelter of the Month program, but shelters that have been in this program receive additional points in the scoring system.

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Be sure your application includes:  

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• Common Grant Application Cover Sheet with contact information  

• A completed Grant Proposal Narrative not exceeding three (3) typed pages with the following sections:

  • A brief history of the organization.

  • A brief description of the program or facility that the funding is to be used for. Include any data you have about your program here.

  • A statement of need explaining why the funding is needed, and specifically what the funding will be used for.

• A financial statement showing either the program or the organization’s budget for the current fiscal year.

 

Send the Grant Application to the following email address: director@catcause.org no later than 5:00pm EST on Oct. 31st, 2026.

 

If selected for a grant, a copy of the IRS letter confirming your organization’s 501(c)(3) status will be required.

Learn more about CatCause at www.catcause.org.