Pets Assisting People
We provide funding to charities who help children and adults through the provision of specially trained assistance animals, or through the provision of structured animal assisted learning and therapy
How much do we fund?
We provide one-off grants or up to three years of funding, to a maximum of £80,000 per year. The amount awarded is subject to the size of the organisation.
What do we fund?
We prioritise impactful and transformational projects. This can include, but is not limited to:
- Costs of animal care
- Building work
- Salaries
- New project activity costs
- Equipment and vehicles
How often are grants reviewed?
The programme opens for applications in April 2025 and will close at the end of May 2025. The majority of funding decisions will be made in September 2025.
How often can we apply?
12 months must have elapsed since your charity last received funds from the Pets Foundation. If your charity received a one-off grant or received your final year of multi-year funding in 2024 please get in touch with us for advice.
How do I apply?
Read the grant criteria to check the eligibility of your charity, your project, and what documents are needed. Then contact us for an application form.
The request grant application button will be live on 1st April 2025.
- Read the current grant criteria below carefully to make sure your organisation and your application are eligible for support.
- Make sure you’ve included all the supporting evidence required before submitting your application. For all applications this includes recent financial details for your organisation; additional guidance is below. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions regarding supporting evidence.
- We may also ask if we can conduct a visit – virtual or otherwise! In order to learn more about your work and the way you operate.
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