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Grants and Fundraisers for Rescues:
Here is a list of grants and fundraisers that can help rat rescues. As far as we can tell, grants that we have listed here do not restrict the species rescued to dogs and cats. If you find differently, please contact us and let us know so we can remove them.
If you are a rescue that takes in rats and has not registered with The Travelin' Rat, you can do so by going to our How To Apply page. Registrations are good for a calendar year and allow you to participate in any fundraising events that The Travelin' Rat hosts (ie World Rat Day Auction and Rattie Giving Tree), along with being eligible to be a Rescue of the Month. In addition, you will be alerted to any grants, fundraisers, contests, or sweepstakes that we know of that you may be eligible for.
If you are a rescue that takes in rats and has not registered with The Travelin' Rat, you can do so by going to our How To Apply page. Registrations are good for a calendar year and allow you to participate in any fundraising events that The Travelin' Rat hosts (ie World Rat Day Auction and Rattie Giving Tree), along with being eligible to be a Rescue of the Month. In addition, you will be alerted to any grants, fundraisers, contests, or sweepstakes that we know of that you may be eligible for.
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FUNDRAISERS
US 501(c)(3) and Non-501(c)(3) and Rescues Outside the US:
Bonfire Tee shirts
Design a shirt and if the minimum number sells, your organization will make a profit.
Bravelets
Jewelry fundraiser that ships to US and Canada
Charity Auction Organizer
You can host an online auction (max 30 items and a dollar limit), once per year for free!
Marty's Minions
Donations from Amazon sales help a different rescue each quarter.
Pink Zebra
This consultant is donating a percentage of a special item sold to the buyer's rat rescue of choice (contact Marci after purchasing to specify the rescue), plus will do a party and donate 20% of commission to a rescue.
Rescue Chocolate
$1 from each product sold with your code will go to your organization. Products are vegan and cruelty-free.
Scrappy Rat Designs
A percentage of handmade stationery and jewelry sales is donated to different rescues.
Tee Spring
Design a shirt and if the minimum number sells, your organization will make a profit.
Wag!
When a new customer books a walk with Wag! with your code, you get $25!
YouCaring
Receive donations for your organization.
US 501(c)(3) and Non-501(c)(3):
Darling Rats
A percentage of hammock sales is donated to different rescues.
Denise's Rat Hammocks
A percentage of hammock sales is donated to different rescues.
Barnes & Noble
Sign-ups for gift-wrapping may start as early as July of each year, though contracts go out during September (there may still be available spots or waitlists after September). Make sure to call a few stores in your area as rules and availability may differ. During the winter holidays, the stores allow groups to come in and gift-wrap in exchange for being able to collect donations. The store provides everything to wrap, you provide the manpower. Rules vary from store-to-store, so please contact your store directly (most have 6 hour shifts and require 2 people at the table at all times). Tip: you may want to avoid stores in college or business areas as you are looking for places where people are buying gifts, especially closer to Christmas- when the last thing someone wants to do is go home and wrap!
Benefit Wines
You submit your logo and pictures and they design wine labels and make a page for your supporters to shop from. Wine to benefit a cause!
Brewscuits
Beer grain biscuits! A percentage of monthly sales will be donated to a different rescue each month.
Bunny's Furr and Feather Packs
Bunny's Furr and Feather Packs will donate a portion of sales of pet subscription boxes (can even just be a 1 month subscription!) for many different types of pets to a rescue.
Charity Wicks
Choose 6 scents of vegan, kosher, soy candles to promote and help your organization!
iGive.com
A percentage of online shopping will go towards your charity.
Nom Nom Popcorn Sales
40% of orders is donated to your cause.
Pet Bucket
Pet Bucket has a referral program to help rescues.
Rat Attack Team
20% of hammock sales is donated to a different rescue each month.
Sandi's Soap Scents
A percentage of sales on soaps, lotions, and body products during an agreed-upon timeframe with your code will go to your rescue.
Tastefully Simple (JJ Renli)
A percentage of sales will go to your rescue.
US 501(c)(3) and Rescues Outside the US:
Resqwalk
Every time someone downloads the app and walks, it could benefit your organization! US 501(c)(3) and Canadian registered charities only
Savers
Thrift stores pay charities in the US and Canada per pound for donations.
Rescues Outside the US:
Canada
CanadaHelps
Online fundraising for registered Canadian charities through CanadaHelps
US 501(c)(3):
Agent Match Me
Agent Match Me works with the best agents who are willing to donate part of their commission to a 501(c)(3) organization.
Amazing Pets Expos
Check if they are coming to a city near you! Free 5' x 10' space for registered 501(c)(3) rescues in 2016!
Amazon Smile
0.5% of each eligible purchase goes towards your charity.
Bissell
Earn proceeds from purchases on bissell.com all year long.
Chewy.com
Chewy sends registered rescues a bonus for every new sign-up and order through their unique link.
Bosov's
Boscov's Friends Helping Friends Day takes place every October (in NY, PA, DE, NJ, OH, and MD), where charities sell shopping passes. Contact Boscov's for more details.
Ebay
Ebay Givingworks allows a charity to list items for sale for free AND lets private sellers donate a portion of their sales to the charity.
Giving Assistant
Your charity can earn money when people shop through your link at Giving Assistant.
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a day to give back after Black Friday and Cyber Monday every fall.
GoodSearch/GoodShop
1c per search will go towards your charity/ a percentage of online shopping will go towards your charity.
Humble Bundle
Become a Humble Bundle Partner and earn money when people sign up for games, ebooks, or subscriptions.
Pampered Chef (Suebee)
A percentage of sales will go to your rescue.
Razoo
"Crowdfunding that makes a difference."
Small Pet Select
Small Pet Select donates to a rescue every time a shopper uses a code.
Something Special Pet Supplies
Something Special Pet Supplies gives a discount to any shopper who uses a rescue's code, PLUS donates to the rescue.
Vegecyber
Vegecyber will donate 5% of sales with a charity's code to the charity.
Bonfire Tee shirts
Design a shirt and if the minimum number sells, your organization will make a profit.
Bravelets
Jewelry fundraiser that ships to US and Canada
Charity Auction Organizer
You can host an online auction (max 30 items and a dollar limit), once per year for free!
Marty's Minions
Donations from Amazon sales help a different rescue each quarter.
Pink Zebra
This consultant is donating a percentage of a special item sold to the buyer's rat rescue of choice (contact Marci after purchasing to specify the rescue), plus will do a party and donate 20% of commission to a rescue.
Rescue Chocolate
$1 from each product sold with your code will go to your organization. Products are vegan and cruelty-free.
Scrappy Rat Designs
A percentage of handmade stationery and jewelry sales is donated to different rescues.
Tee Spring
Design a shirt and if the minimum number sells, your organization will make a profit.
Wag!
When a new customer books a walk with Wag! with your code, you get $25!
YouCaring
Receive donations for your organization.
US 501(c)(3) and Non-501(c)(3):
Darling Rats
A percentage of hammock sales is donated to different rescues.
Denise's Rat Hammocks
A percentage of hammock sales is donated to different rescues.
Barnes & Noble
Sign-ups for gift-wrapping may start as early as July of each year, though contracts go out during September (there may still be available spots or waitlists after September). Make sure to call a few stores in your area as rules and availability may differ. During the winter holidays, the stores allow groups to come in and gift-wrap in exchange for being able to collect donations. The store provides everything to wrap, you provide the manpower. Rules vary from store-to-store, so please contact your store directly (most have 6 hour shifts and require 2 people at the table at all times). Tip: you may want to avoid stores in college or business areas as you are looking for places where people are buying gifts, especially closer to Christmas- when the last thing someone wants to do is go home and wrap!
Benefit Wines
You submit your logo and pictures and they design wine labels and make a page for your supporters to shop from. Wine to benefit a cause!
Brewscuits
Beer grain biscuits! A percentage of monthly sales will be donated to a different rescue each month.
Bunny's Furr and Feather Packs
Bunny's Furr and Feather Packs will donate a portion of sales of pet subscription boxes (can even just be a 1 month subscription!) for many different types of pets to a rescue.
Charity Wicks
Choose 6 scents of vegan, kosher, soy candles to promote and help your organization!
iGive.com
A percentage of online shopping will go towards your charity.
Nom Nom Popcorn Sales
40% of orders is donated to your cause.
Pet Bucket
Pet Bucket has a referral program to help rescues.
Rat Attack Team
20% of hammock sales is donated to a different rescue each month.
Sandi's Soap Scents
A percentage of sales on soaps, lotions, and body products during an agreed-upon timeframe with your code will go to your rescue.
Tastefully Simple (JJ Renli)
A percentage of sales will go to your rescue.
US 501(c)(3) and Rescues Outside the US:
Resqwalk
Every time someone downloads the app and walks, it could benefit your organization! US 501(c)(3) and Canadian registered charities only
Savers
Thrift stores pay charities in the US and Canada per pound for donations.
Rescues Outside the US:
Canada
CanadaHelps
Online fundraising for registered Canadian charities through CanadaHelps
US 501(c)(3):
Agent Match Me
Agent Match Me works with the best agents who are willing to donate part of their commission to a 501(c)(3) organization.
Amazing Pets Expos
Check if they are coming to a city near you! Free 5' x 10' space for registered 501(c)(3) rescues in 2016!
Amazon Smile
0.5% of each eligible purchase goes towards your charity.
Bissell
Earn proceeds from purchases on bissell.com all year long.
Chewy.com
Chewy sends registered rescues a bonus for every new sign-up and order through their unique link.
Bosov's
Boscov's Friends Helping Friends Day takes place every October (in NY, PA, DE, NJ, OH, and MD), where charities sell shopping passes. Contact Boscov's for more details.
Ebay
Ebay Givingworks allows a charity to list items for sale for free AND lets private sellers donate a portion of their sales to the charity.
Giving Assistant
Your charity can earn money when people shop through your link at Giving Assistant.
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a day to give back after Black Friday and Cyber Monday every fall.
GoodSearch/GoodShop
1c per search will go towards your charity/ a percentage of online shopping will go towards your charity.
Humble Bundle
Become a Humble Bundle Partner and earn money when people sign up for games, ebooks, or subscriptions.
Pampered Chef (Suebee)
A percentage of sales will go to your rescue.
Razoo
"Crowdfunding that makes a difference."
Small Pet Select
Small Pet Select donates to a rescue every time a shopper uses a code.
Something Special Pet Supplies
Something Special Pet Supplies gives a discount to any shopper who uses a rescue's code, PLUS donates to the rescue.
Vegecyber
Vegecyber will donate 5% of sales with a charity's code to the charity.
GRANTS
US Non-501(c)(3):
Ralph and Virginia Mullin Foundation
The Ralph and Virginia Mullin Foundation makes small grants to unincorporated entities to get incorporated and to obtain 501(c)(3) status, and if an organization receives one of these grants, it must use the money to pay those related costs.
First step is to send in a letter of inquiry.
2401 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
Rescues Outside the US:
Canada
Aviva Community Fund
Every fall, the Aviva Community Fund awards funds to ideas that impact their communities in a positive way.
US 501(c)(3) and Non-501(c)(3) and Rescues Outside the US:
Oxbow
Oxbow awards monetary funding through the Oxbow Rescue Grant program to organizations in the US and Canada seeking medical support, feeding needs, educational programs, and building renovations. Applications must be postmarked between June 1st and August 31st.
In addition to the programs available to rescue organizations, Oxbow proudly supplies them with product support, literature, community outreach, and professional advice on nutrition.
Pet Valu
Pet Valu in the US and Pet Valu in Canada hold contests on their FB pages throughout the year for gift cards and pet supplies *Eligibility determined by what state/province you live as stores are not located throughout both countries yet.
US 501(c)(3) and Non-501(c)(3):
Dollar Days
Dollar Days holds monthly giveaways on Facebook, many can benefit a rescue.
Tractor Supply Co.
Tractor Supply Co. holds a "Rescue Your Rescue" picture contest on Facebook every August. Rescues and supporters can enter a picture to nominate their favorite rescue for a chance to win one of 10 cash prizes.
The Foundation Center
Lists of grants are available through The Foundation Center
The Grantsmanship Center
Grant availability listed by state at The Grantsmanship Center
Grant Gopher
List of grants, including many local ones, at Grant Gopher
*Can see a limited list without paying for an account*
US 501(c)(3) and Rescues Outside the US:
Animal Place
Animal Place's Food For Thought Campaign grants are awarded to the first 100 applicants from the US or Canada who choose to only host vegetarian or vegan events.
The Animal Rescue Site
The Animal Rescue Site hosts several shelter challenges throughout a year in which US 501(c)(3) approved (or the equivalent outside the US) rescues or animal welfare organizations can participate. They also have other contests and grants available at different times.
The Maria Norbury Foundation
PO Box 8
Leavenworth, WA 98826-0008
(205) 390-7590
Funds for companion animals and laboratory animals are available for such things as general organizational support, rescue or recovery (removal from cruelty), sanctuaries, shelter operations, and shelter facilities.
Pettus Crowe Foundation
Washington, DC 20036
202-483-5866
Support for animal sanctuaries: international and national.
Sumerlee Foundation
Grants are awarded by the Sumerlee Foundation to alleviate fear, pain, and suffering of animals and to promote animal protection and the prevention of cruelty to animals
US 501(c)(3):
American Humane Association
Rescues and shelters can qualify for grants from the American Humane Association for such things as capital grants and building improvement, animal cruelty cases, or disaster.
ASPCA
ASPCA grants money for such things as spay/neuter, animal cruelty cases, and emergency disaster. Grants are typically from $500- $10,000. Please note: Anti-Cruelty grants are generally restricted to incidents involving cats, dogs, or farm animals.
Bernice Barbour Foundation
The Bernice Barbour Foundation provides funding to 501 (c)(3) organizations that protect, preserve, and nurture companion animals, large animals, native wildlife, and marine species in the United States. Priority is given to programs that focus on hands-on care, animal health and welfare, or veterinary medical research.
Binky Foundation
Grants of up to $2500 are awarded by the Binky Foundation as seed grants to help organizations in their early stages of a specific program or to help purchase new equipment.
Bissell Pet Foundation
In addition to money awarded for spay/neuter, adoption, and foster care, the Bissell Pet Foundation also gives grant money out for emergency relief in such instances as hoarding situations (use their contact form for an emergency situation). They also make in-kind donations of their products to rescue groups. Check their Facebook page for the 12 Days of Christmas in December, where individuals have a chance to win one of their cleaning products each day for 12 days while also choosing a shelter for a monetary donation.
Daily Kibble
Grants are given out throughout the year from Daily Kibble.
Elinor Patterson Baker
Elinor Patterson Baker Trust offers grants four times a year and is looking for innovative, new programs, especially those that feature outreach and engagement. Partnerships with other groups are also a plus. For information contact your local HSUS state director by e-mailing [yourstate]@hsus.org.
Gus Hawthorne Foundation
Money is available to non-profit organizations that rescue, rehabilitate, house and adopt-out domestic animals or release wildlife from the Gus Hawthorne Foundation.
Kenneth Scott Charitable Trust
The Kenneth Scott Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on preventing cruelty to animals and promoting the humane treatment of animals, particularly companion animals such as dogs and cats, and other species of animals commonly kept as household pets. Proposal deadlines are March 15 or September 15 for Ohio proposals, and June 15 or December 15 for Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MI, WI, Western PA, Upstate NY, and Northeastern MN) or National proposals.
Kirkpatrick Foundation
Grants are given for animal welfare by the Kirkpatrick Foundation. Priority is given to organizations serving the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.
Mason Foundation
The Mason Foundation will award up to $4000 to help pay for assessments and schematic architectural drawings for new buildings or remodeling projects.
National Anti-Vivisection Society
NAVS provides grants for emergency relief.
PetFinder Foundation
The PetFinder Foundation has several different grants available to animal rescues under Quality of Life, Disaster and Emergency Response, and Sponsor a Pet.
Petco Foundation
The Petco Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (#33-0845930) that supports other IRS (Internal Revenue Service) designated non-profit pet related groups as well as municipal/governmental agencies and educational institutions involved in animal causes. The Holiday Wishes contest is held every September when supporters submit a rescue story to try to win a grant for their favorite rescue.
Petsmart Charities
Petsmart donates money and supplies to registered charities. They help in 3 areas: adoptions, spay/neuter, and emergency relief.
Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation
Grants are made by the Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation to help reduce the homelessness, mistreatment and euthanasia of companion animals by supporting adoption, training, spay/neuter and other programs by strengthening the capacity and infrastructure of organizations doing this work in and around New York City, NY.
#RememberMeThursday #RememberTheRescue Contest
The #RememberTheRescue Challenge is a social media photo contest through the Helen Woodward Foundation where rescue pet parents tweet and post pics of their beloved adopted pets. Participants then nominate their favorite pet adoption organization or facility to win one of three awesome prizes! Takes place every September.
Rescue Me
Register with Rescue Me and "like" them on Facebook to receive grants up to $1000.
Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals
If you are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the care and maintenance of or welfare of animals and are located in California (especially northern California and the San Francisco Bay area), you are eligible for a grant from theThelma Doelger Trust for Animals
Ralph and Virginia Mullin Foundation
The Ralph and Virginia Mullin Foundation makes small grants to unincorporated entities to get incorporated and to obtain 501(c)(3) status, and if an organization receives one of these grants, it must use the money to pay those related costs.
First step is to send in a letter of inquiry.
2401 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
Rescues Outside the US:
Canada
Aviva Community Fund
Every fall, the Aviva Community Fund awards funds to ideas that impact their communities in a positive way.
US 501(c)(3) and Non-501(c)(3) and Rescues Outside the US:
Oxbow
Oxbow awards monetary funding through the Oxbow Rescue Grant program to organizations in the US and Canada seeking medical support, feeding needs, educational programs, and building renovations. Applications must be postmarked between June 1st and August 31st.
In addition to the programs available to rescue organizations, Oxbow proudly supplies them with product support, literature, community outreach, and professional advice on nutrition.
Pet Valu
Pet Valu in the US and Pet Valu in Canada hold contests on their FB pages throughout the year for gift cards and pet supplies *Eligibility determined by what state/province you live as stores are not located throughout both countries yet.
US 501(c)(3) and Non-501(c)(3):
Dollar Days
Dollar Days holds monthly giveaways on Facebook, many can benefit a rescue.
Tractor Supply Co.
Tractor Supply Co. holds a "Rescue Your Rescue" picture contest on Facebook every August. Rescues and supporters can enter a picture to nominate their favorite rescue for a chance to win one of 10 cash prizes.
The Foundation Center
Lists of grants are available through The Foundation Center
The Grantsmanship Center
Grant availability listed by state at The Grantsmanship Center
Grant Gopher
List of grants, including many local ones, at Grant Gopher
*Can see a limited list without paying for an account*
US 501(c)(3) and Rescues Outside the US:
Animal Place
Animal Place's Food For Thought Campaign grants are awarded to the first 100 applicants from the US or Canada who choose to only host vegetarian or vegan events.
The Animal Rescue Site
The Animal Rescue Site hosts several shelter challenges throughout a year in which US 501(c)(3) approved (or the equivalent outside the US) rescues or animal welfare organizations can participate. They also have other contests and grants available at different times.
The Maria Norbury Foundation
PO Box 8
Leavenworth, WA 98826-0008
(205) 390-7590
Funds for companion animals and laboratory animals are available for such things as general organizational support, rescue or recovery (removal from cruelty), sanctuaries, shelter operations, and shelter facilities.
Pettus Crowe Foundation
Washington, DC 20036
202-483-5866
Support for animal sanctuaries: international and national.
Sumerlee Foundation
Grants are awarded by the Sumerlee Foundation to alleviate fear, pain, and suffering of animals and to promote animal protection and the prevention of cruelty to animals
US 501(c)(3):
American Humane Association
Rescues and shelters can qualify for grants from the American Humane Association for such things as capital grants and building improvement, animal cruelty cases, or disaster.
ASPCA
ASPCA grants money for such things as spay/neuter, animal cruelty cases, and emergency disaster. Grants are typically from $500- $10,000. Please note: Anti-Cruelty grants are generally restricted to incidents involving cats, dogs, or farm animals.
Bernice Barbour Foundation
The Bernice Barbour Foundation provides funding to 501 (c)(3) organizations that protect, preserve, and nurture companion animals, large animals, native wildlife, and marine species in the United States. Priority is given to programs that focus on hands-on care, animal health and welfare, or veterinary medical research.
Binky Foundation
Grants of up to $2500 are awarded by the Binky Foundation as seed grants to help organizations in their early stages of a specific program or to help purchase new equipment.
Bissell Pet Foundation
In addition to money awarded for spay/neuter, adoption, and foster care, the Bissell Pet Foundation also gives grant money out for emergency relief in such instances as hoarding situations (use their contact form for an emergency situation). They also make in-kind donations of their products to rescue groups. Check their Facebook page for the 12 Days of Christmas in December, where individuals have a chance to win one of their cleaning products each day for 12 days while also choosing a shelter for a monetary donation.
Daily Kibble
Grants are given out throughout the year from Daily Kibble.
Elinor Patterson Baker
Elinor Patterson Baker Trust offers grants four times a year and is looking for innovative, new programs, especially those that feature outreach and engagement. Partnerships with other groups are also a plus. For information contact your local HSUS state director by e-mailing [yourstate]@hsus.org.
Gus Hawthorne Foundation
Money is available to non-profit organizations that rescue, rehabilitate, house and adopt-out domestic animals or release wildlife from the Gus Hawthorne Foundation.
Kenneth Scott Charitable Trust
The Kenneth Scott Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on preventing cruelty to animals and promoting the humane treatment of animals, particularly companion animals such as dogs and cats, and other species of animals commonly kept as household pets. Proposal deadlines are March 15 or September 15 for Ohio proposals, and June 15 or December 15 for Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MI, WI, Western PA, Upstate NY, and Northeastern MN) or National proposals.
Kirkpatrick Foundation
Grants are given for animal welfare by the Kirkpatrick Foundation. Priority is given to organizations serving the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.
Mason Foundation
The Mason Foundation will award up to $4000 to help pay for assessments and schematic architectural drawings for new buildings or remodeling projects.
National Anti-Vivisection Society
NAVS provides grants for emergency relief.
PetFinder Foundation
The PetFinder Foundation has several different grants available to animal rescues under Quality of Life, Disaster and Emergency Response, and Sponsor a Pet.
Petco Foundation
The Petco Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (#33-0845930) that supports other IRS (Internal Revenue Service) designated non-profit pet related groups as well as municipal/governmental agencies and educational institutions involved in animal causes. The Holiday Wishes contest is held every September when supporters submit a rescue story to try to win a grant for their favorite rescue.
Petsmart Charities
Petsmart donates money and supplies to registered charities. They help in 3 areas: adoptions, spay/neuter, and emergency relief.
Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation
Grants are made by the Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation to help reduce the homelessness, mistreatment and euthanasia of companion animals by supporting adoption, training, spay/neuter and other programs by strengthening the capacity and infrastructure of organizations doing this work in and around New York City, NY.
#RememberMeThursday #RememberTheRescue Contest
The #RememberTheRescue Challenge is a social media photo contest through the Helen Woodward Foundation where rescue pet parents tweet and post pics of their beloved adopted pets. Participants then nominate their favorite pet adoption organization or facility to win one of three awesome prizes! Takes place every September.
Rescue Me
Register with Rescue Me and "like" them on Facebook to receive grants up to $1000.
Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals
If you are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the care and maintenance of or welfare of animals and are located in California (especially northern California and the San Francisco Bay area), you are eligible for a grant from theThelma Doelger Trust for Animals