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Rescue Grant Application

The AKC Humane Fund℠ is dedicated to assisting groups that protect pets

Including those involved in pet welfare, rescue and health, such as the AKC Canine Health Foundation and AKC Rescue Network. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to not-for-profit canine rescue groups that are taking on significant, rescue-related expenses. Grants are used to help cover the costs of veterinary care, spaying and neutering, vital supplies and more.

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Three dogs — two German Shorthaired Pointers and one English Setter — sitting side by side in tall grass, looking alert and panting with tongues out.

Qualifications & Eligibility

  • Applicant must provide rescue or rehabilitation services solely for dogs.
  • Applicant must be: (1) an AKC Parent Club that conducts breed rescue activities or (2) an organization that is exempt from Federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Grant Applications must be submitted with proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • AKC Humane Fund℠ Rescue Grants are awarded for specific projects and essential operational support. The AKC Humane Fund℠ Rescue Grants may not be used for fundraising purposes or capital improvements.
  • An applicant may not apply for an AKC Humane Fund℠ Rescue Grant if it has been awarded a grant from the AKC Humane Fund℠ twice in the five calendar year period immediately preceding the application deadline.
  • Applicants that are awarded grants must comply with a reporting process as indicated by the AKC Humane Fund℠.

Rescue Grant Application

Submitted Applications Must Include

The following materials, in this order: Completed Grant Application form with additional sheets attached as needed to answer questions. The original form is required and must be signed and dated.

Financial Information

Regarding your organization, including the most recent financial statements (preferably audited), total current budget for the last completed fiscal year and for the current fiscal year of the organization, and a list detailing the principal sources of ongoing annual support for the organization.

Copy of the IRS Determination Letter

Confirming Section 501 (c)(3) status.

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