Access to Veterinary Care Grants
Support for pathways to affordable, trusted, accessible veterinary care.
Multiple solutions to meet critical need
Access to Care grants support various pathways to veterinary care the millions of pets not getting adequate care.
Accelerator grant
A multi-year grant and coaching program that helps established nonprofit clinics expand affordable veterinary care by:
- Growing capacity in staffing, services and community reach
- Keeping care affordable for low-to-moderate income families
- Building a model funded primarily by client-paid services, so care continues long after the grant ends
Incubator grant
These grants support the co-creation of flexible, affordable veterinary care models to:
- Meet the needs of Indigenous communities
- Reduce barriers to veterinary care including finances, geography, trust and more
- Equip local leaders to work alongside grantees to co-create sustainable solutions into the future following the 4-year grant cycle
Ecosystem & Innovation
Grants that support research and innovative models that address barriers to veterinary care and help more pets access the care they need.
- Research studies with strategic partners like Gallup, universities, and others
- Testing new models of veterinary care that are designed to reduce costs for pet parents
RESEARCH & RESOURCES
Payment plan study
Expanding payment options for pet parents can help more pets get the veterinary care they need.
Accessible clinic playbook
Find templates and practical tools to help build sustainable non-profit veterinary clinics in your community.
Innovative care models
As cost impacts access to veterinary care, pet parents look for non-traditional services for their pets.
State of Pet Care research
The second study with Gallup revealed that clients’ financial considerations limit veterinarians' ability to provide care.
Questions about these grant categories?
Reach out to the grants team, or your Community Grants Manager if you're already a partner.