Funding cycles occur twice annually, in May and November
Funding decisions are made by the Miccio Board of Directors. If you cannot access the online grant application, that means Miccio is between cycles and not accepting applications. The online application will open at least one month before the due date of each cycle.
The Miccio Foundation is named for Dr. Ursula Delworth's first cat, Miccio (pronounced mee chee o). It supports projects that address the well-being of animals in the State of Iowa, with primary focus on companion animals.
Since 2001, we have awarded over $100,000 in grant monies. Funds can be used for, but are not limited to, such projects as humane education, start-up programs, medical care and equipment, spay/neuter programs, caging, and adoption support. These projects should have an immediate, direct and measurable effect on improving animal welfare in the target community.
“Ursula’s legacy is the vision of a more humane world for animals and humans alike."
Kathleen Janz
Miccio Foundation Board President
(2007-2011)
The Foundation awards standard grants to organizations licensed by the State of Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) as Pounds or Shelters. Standard grant requests may not exceed $10,000. Organizations with 501c3 status are eligible for the Miccio Foundation Mini grant of up to $1,500. An IDALS pound or shelter license is not required. Organizations may apply for either a standard or a mini grant each cycle. (Not both.) Organizations may apply for a Jean M. Walker Grant in addition to a standard or mini grant each cycle.
More about Standard and Mini Grants
The aim of the Miccio Foundation's Jean M. Walker Fund is to raise public awareness to improve the humane treatment of animals, including promoting actions to end the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals. Organizations may apply for a standard or mini grant in addition to a Jean M. Walker grant each cycle.