The call for grant applications is NOW OPEN through March 17, 2025.
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Guided by our vision - a world where every senior dog thrives and no old dog dies alone and afraid - Grey Muzzle makes grants expressly for programs designed to improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs. We invite shelters, rescue groups, and other nonprofit organizations, whose activities include helping senior dogs, to apply for funds.
Watch our Prospective Grant Applicants Webinar Recording!
To help set you up for success, we’re excited to share the recording of our Prospective Grant Applicants Webinar, where we covered key details about applying for a Grey Muzzle grant, including:
🔹 Grey Muzzle’s mission and funding priorities – The types of programs we support.
🔹 Grant requirements and expectations – What you need to be eligible.
🔹 How we evaluate proposals – Key factors we look for when awarding funding.
🔹 Application review – A walkthrough of the new application, including questions and examples of successful responses.
🔹 How to use the online submission portal – Making the process seamless for your team.
🔹 What to expect post-funding – Reporting requirements, impact tracking, and key commitments.
🔹 How Grey Muzzle will support you—whether you receive a grant or not.
We want to help you put your best application forward, whether you’re a first-time applicant or a returning grantee. Watch the recording now to gain valuable insights and ensure you’re well-prepared to submit a strong proposal.
The Grant Process
In an effort to streamline the grant process, Grey Muzzle uses an online grant application system.
- All applications must be completed through the online system - we will not accept emailed applications.
- Please note that the Budget Template should reflect the amount you are requesting from Grey Muzzle and be consistent with your grant application. If you are requesting funds to support a portion of a larger senior dog program, please note that, including the cost of the larger program.
- We are continuing our emphasis on results and program impact. Applications will need to include well-defined goals and measurable outcomes. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
- We anticipate grants ranging from $1,500 to $25,000. Allowable costs include medical/dental care, preventive care (e.g., blood panel, blood pressure screening, urinalysis), staff time, advertising and other promotion-related costs, food, emergency assistance, and behavioral assistance.
- Our grant application includes the criteria by which all proposals will be evaluated. Please take special note of these criteria and be sure that your application addresses each item.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page to learn more about the grant process. If you have additional questions or need more information, please feel free to contact us at grants@greymuzzle.org.
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Once Your Grant is Approved
- You must provide a final report using the Grant Report form which we will provide.
- You must submit quarterly success stories and photographs from the Grey Muzzle-funded program.
- You must consent to Grey Muzzle using any pictures or stories from your program in our printed or online media and marketing materials. We always acknowledge our grant recipients when using their pictures or stories.
