Guided by its vision - a world where every senior dog thrives and no old dog dies alone and afraid - The Grey Muzzle Organization makes grants throughout the United States expressly for programs designed to improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs. We invite shelters, rescue groups, sanctuaries, and other nonprofit organizations, whose activities include helping senior dogs, to apply for these grant funds. 

Since 2008, Grey Muzzle has provided $5,700,000 in grants to senior dog programs nationwide! Grants typically range from $1,500 to $25,000. Our ability to award grants benefiting senior dogs depends entirely on the generosity and support of the public and other donors. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Your organization must be:

  • A 501(c)(3) as defined by the IRS

The specific program for which you are applying must:

  • Benefit senior dogs exclusively
  • Have well-defined goals
  • Include measurable outcomes

EXAMPLES OF THE TYPES OF PROGRAMS WE FUND

Please note that innovative programs not specifically listed may also be considered.

  1. Create or help expand foster programs specifically focused on finding homes for senior dogs.
  2. A program to prevent owners from surrendering senior dogs to shelters as a result of economic circumstances.
  3. Medical care and other programs that increase the potential for senior dogs to be adopted.
  4. Medical expenses for in-home, short-term hospice care for senior dogs who are unable to be medically rehabilitated but who can live their final days in a place of love, security and peace.
  5. Long-term, in-home care programs for senior dogs who are not adoptable.
  6. A program to help people find new homes for senior dogs when they can no longer keep them. In particular, working with senior citizens who must relinquish their senior dogs due to a change in circumstances, such as moving to assisted living.
  7. Helping senior dogs give back to society; for example, training senior dogs as therapy dogs or involving the dogs in activities sponsored  by assisted care facilities.
  8. Building a Seniors-for-Seniors adoption program.

The call for grant applications will reopen in February 2026. Please join our mailing list to stay informed about the upcoming grant cycle. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at grants@greymuzzle.org.