Grants that make a
Funding What Matters
We support nonprofits, municipalities, and animal welfare organizations whose companion animal programs help enrich lives through the human-animal bond.
Adoptions
Partnering with the Best
We are always accepting new Adoption Partners
Become a PetSmart Charities Adoption Partner. From in-store adoptions to special events, we can help you connect pets in need with loving families. Adoption Partners also qualify for exclusive grant opportunities.
Grants Supporting Homeless & Adoptable Animals
Adoption Prep
Open 10/17-11/3
Adoption Prep grants are designed to support PetSmart Charities Adoption Partners’ efforts to help homeless animals find homes via PetSmart Charities' in-store adoption program.
Transport
Closed for 2022
Transport grants are provided for collaborative efforts that involve multiple partners utilizing sustainable transport networks relocating at least 1,500 pets (U.S.) or 500 pets (Canada) annually and optimizing the PetSmart in-store network for adoptions.
Grants Supporting Access to Veterinary Care
Steve Marton Veterinary Student Scholarship
Closed for 2022
The Steve Marton Veterinary Student Scholarship will be awarded to veterinary students in the United States who embody the mission and vision of PetSmart Charities. Veterinary students on the forefront of providing accessible veterinary care in under-resourced communities are encouraged to apply.
Improving Access to Care
Opening Soon 2022
PetSmart Charities is supporting the development of accessible veterinary care to transform how, where and for whom veterinary care is delivered. Healthy pets lead to healthier families and communities built through our two new Access to Veterinary Care grant categories.
Disaster Response
Natural Disaster Response
As needed
We're here to help in the event of a large-scale natural disaster. Funds are available to assist during the rescue, relief, and/or recovery stages caused by unforeseen disasters.
