InstaGrant Program
This program delivers essential and functional needs for overcrowded & financially struggling shelters in the American South.
What Is An InstaGrant?
An InstaGrant is an immediate in-kind donation to animal shelters we visit during our shelter tours, designed to address urgent needs that directly improve shelter conditions and animal care. These expedited grants focus on essential items often missing from shelter budgets—equipment that creates space for more animals and enhances the quality of life for shelter residents.
Our InstaGrants have provided critical resources including disinfectant tools, expansion kennels, shelter-grade raised dog beds, and cooling equipment for outdoor kennels during hot southern summers.
InstaGrant amounts typically range from $250 to $2,500 per shelter.
Anderson County Care & Control in Anderson, KY received a small building to use as a detached meet & greet area for potential adopters.
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![A dog with a tan and black coat behind a chain-link fence, standing on dirt inside a kennel.]()
CCAPS | Magnolia, AR
Columbia County Animal Protection Society in Magnolia, Arkansas received 10 new gates through our InstaGrant program in July 2024. The rusted, broken gates made it very hard for staff, volunteers, and dogs to move through kennels safely.
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![A beagle dog standing inside a kennel, wearing a blue garment, behind a chain-link fence, with a plastic floor and a red frisbee on the ground.]()
Simply Grace | Tifton, GA
Simply Grace Rescue was gifted 12 brand new raised dog beds in November 2023. These beds allow for increased comfort and temperature regulation in kennel environments which means happier and healthier dogs!
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![People inside a pet adoption or animal shelter facility with kennels on the right and individuals looking at animals.]()
South Georgia Equine Rescue | Waynesville, GA
We gifted South Georgia Equine Rescue 12 fans and 10 canopies in August 2024 to help animals sheltered outside deal with Georgia's heat and humidity. Plus, white noise from the fans helps keep dogs calm!
Apply for an Animal Shelter InstaGrant
Transform your shelter operations with immediate funding for essential equipment and improvements.
Is your animal shelter or rescue organization struggling with budget constraints that prevent you from providing optimal care? Our InstaGrant program offers expedited funding solutions for shelters we've partnered with through our shelter tour visits.
InstaGrant Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for an InstaGrant, your organization must be:
A qualified nonprofit animal shelter or municipal shelter facility
Previously visited by our Who Will Let the Dogs Out team
Committed to improving animal welfare and shelter conditions
How to Submit Your InstaGrant Application
Ready to request funding for your shelter's urgent needs?
Email karenalden@wwldo.org with your detailed InstaGrant proposal, including:
Specific equipment or improvement needed with supplier information and quotes
How this will enhance animal care at your facility and the impact on shelter operations
All InstaGrant requests are reviewed and approved by our board for fast-tracked implementation. Apply today and get the resources your shelter needs to thrive.
InstaGrant Program Funding
The ASPCA initially funded our pilot InstaGrant program in 2022 and has continued their generous support alongside individual donors. This funding allows us to provide immediate assistance to shelters and rescue organizations that need it most.
Support struggling animal shelters by donating to our InstaGrant Fund—contributions of any size directly impact shelter operations and animal welfare.
The ASPCA has been a leading animal welfare grant maker since 2001, contributing over $200 million in grants to more than 3,500 shelters, rescue organizations, and mission-aligned programs nationwide.