How to Apply

The deadline to apply to the 2025 Stanton Foundation van grant program is August 31st.

The Stanton Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Gigi's Shelter in Columbus, Ohio to "rehome" our canine transportation van grant program for 2026. Check back at the end of August for a link to the new program.

To submit an application to the Stanton Foundation before August 31st, please follow these steps:

1. Review our Canine Transportation Van Grant Program Information page, and then fill out the Canine Transportation Van Grant Program Application form. Both of these pages can be found on the Resources page.
2. Submit the completed application form to adoptionvans@thestantonfoundation.org or mail to the Foundation address found in the contact section.
3. The program officer will reply to either confirm eligibility or to request additional documentation at that time. A list of supplemental documents that may be requested at that time can be found in resources section. (Do not send with initial application).
4. Applicants selected to move forward in the evaluation process will also be contacted to schedule a phone call with the program officer to review program details and the agreement letter. After this call, the Foundation aims to notify applicant of a final decision within a month.
5. Municipal shelters will need to receive approval by appropriate town/fiscal authority and to provide evidence of this approval to the program officer prior to funding.