Animal Welfare Grants
The focus of the Animal Welfare grant program is to support the welfare and protection of animals in Victoria.
Key dates
Open by invitation/ inquiry April 2025
Status: Closed
Granting overview
Available Funding: Three-year grants of up to $30,000 per year
Application Process: Via SmartyGrants (by invitation)
Program objectives
- For the care and protection of lost and abandoned dogs within Victoria
- To promote the education of the welfare of animals
- The welfare of animals.Â
Eligibility
Item 1 DGR organisations which are registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and endorsed with charity tax concessions.
Current recipients (FY21/22-FY23/34)
Organisation: Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc
Amount: $95,000 (approx.)
Project: Outreach program helping pets and their people stay together.
Past recipients
Financial year |
Organisation |
Project |
Amount |
---|---|---|---|
FY21 |
Geelong Animal Welfare Society |
Improved Website User Interface (UI) for Stray/ Lost Animals and Animals Available for Adoption |
$25,826 |
FY20 |
The Lost Dogs Home |
COVID-19 Preparedness |
$16,924 |
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Original artwork ‘Four Sisters Coming Together’ by Melissa Bell 2023