The City of Santa Clarita (City) Animal Care Grant Program (Program) is an annual offering, created at the direction of the City Council, to provide direct financial assistance to non-profit organizations serving the general health and well-being of the City’s animal population.
Donor Name: City of Santa Clarita
State: California
City: Santa Clarita
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/21/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The main goal of the Program is to help grow the capacity of local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and supplement the services being provided through the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center. Priorities include helping to solve animal overpopulation issues through increased spay and neuter services, and helping to provide rescue dogs and cats, or those waiting for adoption, with a safe place to reside, ensuring all of their basic needs are met.
Funding Information
The Program has an annual budget of $50,000 to be dispersed to eligible, locally-serving non-profit organizations in the maximum amount of $10,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for funding:
- Be incorporated as a nonprofit agency, recognized by the IRS as tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Applicants must provide verification of their 501(c)(3) status.
- Primarily focus on animal care, rescue, rehabilitation, or related services.
Selection Criteria
A five-member Rating Committee will review completed grant applications and evaluate them based upon:
- Organization’s Experience and Track Record
- Proposed Project/Goal and Objectives
- Community Impact
- Future Funding to Sustain Program/Matche
- Project Timeline for Identifying Key Activities
- Estimated Project Line-Item Budget
For more information, visit City of Santa Clarita.
