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Adoption Prep

10/2/24 – 11/1/24

Purpose of category:

Adoption Prep grants are designed to support PetSmart Charities Adoption Partners with building and sustaining in-store adoption programs that help animals find loving homes.

NEW!

There are two different ways to be eligible to apply:

Cohort 1: Accelerating In-Store Adoptions

  • To be eligible to apply, Adoption Partners must have completed 500 adoptions in a PetSmart store in the U.S. (or 100 in Canada) over the last 12 months, and be in compliance with all PetSmart Charities policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
  • Preference will be given to groups who are interested in expanding their in-store programs or who are interested in trying new in-store adoption models to increase adoptions.

Cohort 2: Capacity Building

  • To be eligible to apply, Adoption Partners must have completed one (1) adoption in a PetSmart store over the last 12 months, and be in compliance with all PetSmart Charities policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
  • Preference will be given to groups looking to build a consistent in-store adoption program.

The maximum grant given in the U.S. in this category will be $75,000, and in Canada the maximum is set at $40,000. PetSmart Charities Adoption Prep grants will not support the purchase of vehicles.

Funding may support:

  • Vaccinations
  • Spay/Neuter
  • Staffing
  • Volunteer support
  • Containment and supplies
  • Advertisement and marketing
  • Other costs associated with facilitating offsite events

Adoption Prep Grant Information Session 

This video will take you through the specifics of this grant, including goals, priority areas, funding requirements, and tips for your organization's application. It is required for you to review this video prior to submitting your application.  

This grant application is closed.

This application window was open between October 2 and November 1, 2024. If you have questions, please contact us directly at grants@petsmartcharities.org.

Please note: This grant does not support National Adoption Week (NAW). For NAW support, please see our Adoption Partner rewards page.

Have questions?

Find a PetSmart Charities Adoption Grant Manager in your area.
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Kerri Burrows

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