Our Grants
Ending Discrimination, Keeping Dogs Out Of Shelters, And Moving Communities Forward
Grant applications are currently closed for 2020. Applications submitted prior to August 31, 2020 will be reviewed. We look forward to hearing from you in 2021.
Our grants are focused on addressing the human issues that keep dogs and people apart, as well as ways to bring dogs and people together to make the world better for all individuals.
Pet Owner Accessible Housing Grants
Keeping People and Pets in Their Homes
Often times, pet inaccessible housing isn’t about dogs at all. It’s about classism and/or racism. If your organization is working on breaking down housing and insurance barriers, you can apply for our Pet-Accessible Housing Grant.
Grant applications are currently closed for 2020. Applications submitted prior to August 31, 2020 will be reviewed. We look forward to hearing from you in 2021.
Questions? Email Melanie Lindmark or call 845-867-7646

Community Impact Grant
Bringing Dogs and People Together to Change Lives
Possible opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Fighting discrimination against people with service dogs, like Delta’s “pit bull” dog ban
- Ending breed-specific policies at pet-related facilities
- Pairing foster dogs with people recovering from addiction
- Creating pet-accessible shelters for the houseless or people fleeing domestic abuse
- Programs offering low-cost or free veterinary services
Grant applications are currently closed for 2020. Applications submitted prior to August 31, 2020 will be reviewed. We look forward to hearing from you in 2021.
Questions? Email Melanie Lindmark or call 845-867-7646
Detection Dog Grant
Creating More Connected Communities
News and Articles

A Special Thanks As We Reflect on 2020
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Dog Advocates Shouldn’t Be So Quick to Celebrate the “Win” in Denver
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