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Pints and Paws Animal Support Grant Application

Thank you to everyone who applied for this year’s Pints N’ Paws grant! We are thrilled to support such dedicated individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of animals in need. Congratulations to all the recipients of this year’s funding!

Please note that the grant application is now closed. If you missed out this time, don’t worry—stay tuned for updates on next year’s grant cycle. We’ll be announcing the next round of applications soon!

Thank you for your continued support of Pints N’ Paws and our mission to make a difference in the lives of our furry friends.

The Pints and Paws Animal Support Grant application for the fiscal year 2026-2027 is now open! This grant supports nonprofit organizations in Central Florida dedicated to animal welfare, particularly canines. Review the eligibility criteria, funding options, and application process below to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application and supporting your efforts to enhance animal welfare in our region!

  • Application Opens: June 8th, 2026
  • Application Deadline: September 14th, 2026
  • Application Opens: June 8th, 2026
  • Application Deadline: September 14th, 2026

Organizational Eligibility

  • Nonprofit Status: Must have 501(c)(3) status for at least two years, in good standing with the State of Florida Division of Corporations and the IRS.
  • Operational Experience: Must have two years of operations, providing animal services such as spay/neutering, medical services, adoption, or fostering.
  • Location: Must provide programming within Central Florida for at least two years.
  • Mission: Primary mission must focus on animal services and/or wellness.
  • Governance: Must have a local governing board that meets at least quarterly and operates under a set of bylaws.
  • Non-Discrimination: Must provide equal access and opportunity in employment and services, without discrimination.

Project Eligibility

  • Project Focus: Must focus on serving the animal population and be open to the public (e.g., spay/neutering, medical services, adoption, fostering, rescuing animals).
  • Benefits: Activities must benefit animals in Central Florida.
  • Timeline: Projects must take place between Nov 1st, 2026, and August 31st, 2027. Extensions available based on board approval.
Organization
Contact Person
How Many Full Time Staff Members Did The Organization Have Last Year?
What category best describes the project's main objective?
Submit Project Budget Form * Submit a spreadsheet that includes itemized list of anticipated expenses to complete the proposed project
Submit Reference letter from the community * one to five PDF reference letters with contact information
Proof of Non-Profit Status * Any of the following is acceptable evidence of nonprofit status: (a) a reference to the applicant organization’s listing in the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code; (b) a copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate; (c) a statement from a State taxing body, State Attorney General, or other appropriate State Official certifying that the applicant organization has a nonprofit status and that none of the net earnings accrue to any private shareholders or individuals; (d) a certified copy of the organization’s certificate of incorporation or similar document that clearly establishes nonprofit status; (e) any of the above proof for a State or national parent organization and a statement signed by the parent organization that the applicant organization is a local nonprofit affiliate.
Regulations Grant funds may not be used for the following: (1) Endowments or escrow accounts. (2) Contributions or donations to other organizations. (3) Social activities or other related entertainment expenses. (4) Penalty fees for violations of federal, state, or local laws. (5) Debt payments for program expenses incurred in a previous fiscal year. (6) Interest payments or professional fees related to loans or refinancing. (7) Salaries and wages.

Pints N' Paws Animal Support Grant

Review the eligibility criteria, funding options, and application process below to apply.

Organization
Contact Person
How Many Full Time Staff Members Did The Organization Have Last Year?
What category best describes the project's main objective?
Submit Project Budget Form * Submit a spreadsheet that includes itemized list of anticipated expenses to complete the proposed project
Submit Reference letter from the community * one to five PDF reference letters with contact information
Proof of Non-Profit Status * Any of the following is acceptable evidence of nonprofit status: (a) a reference to the applicant organization’s listing in the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code; (b) a copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate; (c) a statement from a State taxing body, State Attorney General, or other appropriate State Official certifying that the applicant organization has a nonprofit status and that none of the net earnings accrue to any private shareholders or individuals; (d) a certified copy of the organization’s certificate of incorporation or similar document that clearly establishes nonprofit status; (e) any of the above proof for a State or national parent organization and a statement signed by the parent organization that the applicant organization is a local nonprofit affiliate.
Regulations Grant funds may not be used for the following: (1) Endowments or escrow accounts. (2) Contributions or donations to other organizations. (3) Social activities or other related entertainment expenses. (4) Penalty fees for violations of federal, state, or local laws. (5) Debt payments for program expenses incurred in a previous fiscal year. (6) Interest payments or professional fees related to loans or refinancing. (7) Salaries and wages.