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 (as opposed to importing from out of state)
✔️ 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 enrolled and 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. New applicants and past or current grantees can apply for the categories of Colorado Animal Population and Organizational Capacity. Current grantees may be eligible for General Operating funds.
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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.
