
Ohio dog wardens, Ohio humane societies, Ohio 501c3 organizations and Ohio nonprofit veterinary associations can receive our grants. The next application period will be from April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026. (note date change from prior years.)
2026 Application: https://forms.gle/eZtTtez6pLZxDLZT8
Grants for 2026 will be distributed May 1-Sept 30, 2026.
See the Eligibility Criteria file above for more detail. Cats and dogs adopted from animal shelters and 501c3 organizations are eligible, regardless of income. Community cats and dogs are eligible if the owner's family has income under 150% of the federal poverty guidelines or if the cats and dogs belong to a veteran with a service-connected disability.
Family of 1: $23,940
Family of 2: $32,760
Family of 3: $41,580
Family of 4: $50,400
Family of 5: $59,220
Family of 6: $68,040
Family of 7: $76,860
Family of 8: $85,680
Additional member: $8,820
Please submit a grant utilization report with the following year's application. If you received a grant in 2025, please submit a utilization report of the 2025 funds with your 2026 grant application. If you do not apply for a grant in 2026, please submit the utilization report within one year of receiving the 2025 grant.