Canine Welfare
The Foundation’s support for canine welfare includes research, traditional grant-making and direct service programs to promote the welfare of dogs and strengthen the human/dog bond. The Foundation is pragmatic in its orientation and strives to approach the question of, “What is good for the dog?” without preconceptions. In 2024, The Stanton Foundation seeded the Stanton K9 Foundation with $5 million to continue its legacy of providing K9 unit establishment and Fallen K9 replacement grants.
Programs
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K9 Unit Establishment Grants
As of July 2024, this program is administered by the Stanton K9 Foundation.
To learn more please visit their website.
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Fallen K9 Replacement Grants
As of July 2024, this program is administered by the Stanton K9 Foundation.
To learn more please visit their website.
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Canine Transportation Vans
There is good evidence that provision of safe, comfortable, and cost-effective transportation can dramatically increase a shelter or rescue group’s ability to save the lives of dogs. The Stanton Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to provide funding for the purchase of small transport vans for canine transportation. Eligible applicants include municipal shelters and 501c3 canine rescue or foster groups with a canine transportation program.
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Dog Parks
There is good evidence that dog parks enhance the welfare of dogs, strengthen the human/dog bond and build community. Thus the Foundation provides grants including 90% (Foundation) / 10% (Town) sharing of construction costs to communities that wish to create a fenced dog park.
Currently this program is limited to communities in Massachusetts.
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About the Foundation
The Stanton Foundation was created by Frank Stanton, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest executives in the history of electronic communications and one of the television industry’s founding fathers.
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