Funding by the Claudia Rating Foundation (Animal Welfare Projects)

The Claudia Rating Foundation supports nonprofit animal welfare projects nationwide with the aim of sustainably protecting animals from neglect, hunger, violence, and abuse. As a grant provider, the foundation exclusively targets organizations recognized as nonprofit under § 52 AO, including animal protection associations, animal shelters, and specialized initiatives (e.g., horse shelters, urban pigeon protection). Ongoing application opportunities allow for flexible project planning and ensure that financial as well as non-material support can be provided promptly and without bureaucracy. The funding covers a wide range of activities – from initial medical care and species-appropriate housing to educational measures and public relations efforts that embed the concept of animal welfare within the population.

The core of the funding decision focuses on the relevance to the foundation’s purpose as well as the sustainability and effectiveness of the proposed measure. Innovation and long-term impact are considered alongside a transparent cost structure and a coherent concept for implementing the animal welfare project. Interested organizations may submit funding requests at any time; there is no formal deadline. In addition to financial assistance, the foundation offers valuable non-material support through networking and professional exchange. In this way, the Claudia Rating Foundation helps committed animal rescuers nationwide to build effective structures that provide animals with a protective environment and a second chance at a better life.