ASPCA Research Grant Program 2026 (With up to $750,000 in Funding)

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About ASPCA Research Grant Program

The ASPCA Research Grant Program provides funding for high-quality research projects that improve animal welfare through scientific evidence, practical solutions, and systemic change. The programme supports studies across areas such as veterinary care access, animal behaviour, cruelty prevention, farm animal welfare, trauma, and shelter research.

• Sponsor Organisation: ASPCApro

Benefits of ASPCA Research Grant Program

• The total funding amount available for these opportunities is $750,000. 

ASPCA Research Grant Program Requirements

Investigators and/or research teams affiliated with United States-based public or private entities such as universities, colleges, government agencies, veterinary hospitals and clinics, animal welfare organizations, and other organizations. This opportunity is also available to Canadian registered public universities and qualified municipalities/public bodies that can demonstrate the applicability of the research to improve the welfare of animals in the United States.

Applications from individuals will not be accepted.

Applicants must meet ASPCA Grantee Organizational Standards:

• If a past ASPCA grant recipient, must be current on all reporting requirements
• If a nonprofit organization
  • Must be an incorporated or organized legal entity in good standing with the Secretary of State in the state where the organization is incorporated or organized
• Must have a board of at least 4 members with a majority of independent members with neither board chair nor treasurer receiving compensation from the organization
• Charitable registration must be current/active in the state of the Grantee’s primary location (for grants >=$25,000)

Projects with the primary aim of providing services or building infrastructure will not be considered. Proposals focused on evaluating the effectiveness of a program or service must demonstrate methodological rigor and a clear plan to produce generalizable scientific knowledge.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

10 July, 2026

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