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Pets Assisting People

We provide funding to charities who help children and adults through the provision of specially trained assistance animals, or through the provision of structured animal assisted learning and therapy

Thank you for your interest in our Pets Assisting People grant programme.

The grant programme is closed for applications at this time.

We invite you to check back later for updates on when we'll welcome new applications.

How much do we fund?

We provide one-off grants or up to three years of funding, to a maximum of £80,000 per year

What do we fund?

What do we fund? We fund the following:

  • Costs of animal care
  • Building work
  • Salaries
  • New project activity costs
  • Equipment and vehicles

How often are grants reviewed?

Our current grant programme is closed. Watch this space for more information!

How often can we apply?

12 months must have elapsed since your charity last received funds from the Pets Foundation. If your charity received a grant in 2023 please contact us for advice

How do I apply?

Our current grant programme is closed. Watch this space for more information!

Grant applications for 2024 are currently closed.
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