Initial applications for Welcome Grants opened on February 14, 2022, and closed on March 31, 2022. However, all municipal shelters and private animal shelters with municipal contracts in California may still apply for this grant if they have not already received it. To be eligible, shelters must house animals in a facility that is open to the public for adoptions and/or Return to Home (RTH) at least 15 hours per week. Municipal animal control field services organizations may also apply.

Foster-based organizations and veterinary clinics are encouraged to partner with their local animal shelter or animal control agency. Go to the Grantees table on this page or check out the map at the top to see if your local shelter has already received a Welcome Grant. If they haven’t, let us know at grants@californiaforallanimals.com and/or send them a link to this page.

Shelters will receive a $5,000 grant upon acceptance into the program. Have questions? We’re here for you! Email data@californiaforallanimals.com if you need guidance on gathering or submitting your shelter’s data or if you need help with the application process. To apply, follow these steps.