BluePearl Cares works with nonprofit partners to make emergency and specialty care more accessible to pets in need- here at home and in remote and under-resourced communities. Our Veterinary Medical Equipment Grant elevates high-quality veterinary care for owned and shelter pets across animal welfare organizations and nonprofit partners. We aim to expand these vital services to the most vulnerable pets and pet owners in rural communities, veterinary deserts and urban centers.
This grant opportunity is for nonprofit animal welfare organizations and/or government animal service agencies to provide funding for the purchase of veterinary medical equipment for use at on-site clinics, pop-up clinics, mobile veterinary units, disaster relief vehicles, etc. to serve both owned pets and adoptable pets. Equipment must be used to treat owned and adoptable companion pets within a few months of receiving grant funding. Grant funding can be used to purchase a variety of medical equipment such as anesthesia and dental equipment, digital x-ray imaging systems and accessories, ultrasounds, autoclaves and sterilizers, blood analyzers, centrifuges, surgical tables and lighting, etc.
Funding can be used to cover the total purchase price of equipment up to $15,000.00 or can be used toward the purchase price of higher priced items.
Due to significant demand, we prioritize funding for organizations that need to replace old, unsafe, or broken equipment, those who need equipment to make treatment safer for the animals they serve, and those who want to bring services in-house in order to reduce wait time and costs at a private clinic. We also prioritize funding for equipment that will serve both adoptable and owned pets.
We are unable to fund equipment for sole use on equine, sanctuary, livestock, wildlife or feral animals. We are not able to reimburse for equipment you have already purchased, and we cannot fund kennels, washer/dryers, laptops, used equipment, or equipment repairs.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements for our August 2024 funding cycle
- Equipment used for both owned and adoptable companion pets
- Applicants must be located in one of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA or WI
* If state laws prohibit shelters from providing care to owned pets, please reach out to
discuss options.
Funding priorities for our February 2025 cycle
- Equipment used to enable free or low-cost access to care for underserved or low-income pet owners
- Organizations working to serve rural communities, veterinary deserts, tribal nations or urban centers
Required Documentation
- A narrative including general information about your organization and programs, need for equipment, how equipment will be used, your plan for evaluating impact of new equipment, and all collaborating organizations and other funding sources
- Detailed equipment budget
- Photos of clinic/vehicle where equipment will be used, or diagram of proposed construction
- IRS 501c3 determination letter, or Letter 4076C for tax-exempt government shelters
Review Timeframe
Applications are accepted and reviewed twice yearly throughout the months of February and August with a deadline for submissions on the last day of these months. We will notify you of the status of your application by end of the following month.