SpotOn Is Giving $100K to Animal Nonprofits — Let’s Bring Some Home to Vegas

If you’re passionate about supporting local animal rescues, shelters, and service dog programs, there’s an exciting opportunity that could bring much-needed resources to your favorite organization. SpotOn, a company widely recognized for its advanced GPS-powered dog fencing system, has officially opened applications for its 2025 Innovation in Animal Welfare Grant program. With a total of $100,000 in grant funding available, this program is aimed at empowering the animal nonprofits that are making a serious difference — especially in the lives of dogs and their communities. Whether you’re involved in an organization yourself or simply want to uplift local heroes, your advocacy could help a deserving nonprofit walk away with up to $20,000 this year.

SpotOn’s Animal Welfare Grant: Funding Innovation & Impact

The heart of SpotOn’s grant program lies in its celebration of innovation, creativity, and the hands-on efforts that make animal lives better. This is far more than a contest — it’s a recognition of the hard work happening every day to save, enrich, and protect the lives of dogs, as well as to champion accessible community programs and forward-thinking service dog partnerships. And yes — organizations operating right here Las Vegas and throughout Nevada are eligible to throw their hats into the ring for this remarkable funding opportunity.

2025 Grant Categories and Awards

This year, SpotOn is dividing its $100,000 grant pool across four core categories, ensuring a wide variety of organizations can find the right fit for their work. There are eight grants in total up for grabs:

Shelters

One top winner in this category will receive $20,000, with a $5,000 runner-up award also on offer.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues focusing on innovative lifesaving can claim a $20,000 top prize, plus a $5,000 runner-up grant.

Working & Service Dog Programs

Programs supporting working or service dogs are eligible for a $20,000 main grant and a $5,000 runner-up grant.

New Hampshire Community Impact

One organization focused on community impact within New Hampshire will be awarded $20,000, with a $5,000 grant for the runner-up. If your nonprofit is Las Vegas–based, you can apply in all categories except this one.

Application Timeline: Key Dates to Remember

Timing is everything, so you’ll want to mark your calendar. Applications for the SpotOn Grants opened on July 9, 2025, and will remain open until August 22, 2025. Once the deadline passes, SpotOn will review the submissions and announce finalists on September 5, 2025. Each finalist must then submit a short video by September 23 to help bring their story to life. The final step is public voting — running from September 25 through October 20 — so prepare to rally your supporters! Grant winners will be revealed on October 23, 2025. There’s a very real chance that your voice, and those of the local community, could tip the scales in favor of your favorite group.

What Makes a Strong Candidate?

SpotOn is seeking organizations that are deeply mission-driven, focused on their local communities, and ready to demonstrate adaptability and creativity. While the emphasis is on dogs, broader animal welfare non-profits are certainly encouraged to apply if their work aligns with the goals of the grant. If you’re wondering whether your group is a fit, ask these core questions: Are you a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare, especially regarding dogs? Are you actively operating as a shelter, rescue organization, or service dog program? Can you highlight concrete examples of your local impact, unique outreach programs, or lifesaving efforts? Do you have clear, actionable plans for what you would do with $20,000 to take your services to the next level? Are you demonstrating creative thinking, adaptability, or a spirit of innovation within animal welfare? And finally, are you prepared to submit a compelling 1–2 minute video and rally your supporters for community voting? If you’re nodding “yes” to most or all of these, your organization is a contender.

Let’s Put Las Vegas Animal Heroes in the Spotlight

There’s no shortage of hardworking and inspirational animal organizations in Las Vegas, but too many miss out on national recognition and resources simply because no one shares their story beyond state lines. If you know a shelter, rescue, or service dog nonprofit making waves in our city, send this article their way. Mention it in your next conversation, tag them on social, or shoot a quick message to their directors or volunteers. Sometimes it only takes a small nudge to give a deserving group the push it needs to compete and win. And if you’re part of a qualifying organization yourself? Don’t wait — get your application in by August 22 and start planning your outreach strategy for when community voting kicks off this fall.

About SpotOn: Beyond Tech, All for Dogs

SpotOn may be synonymous with cutting-edge GPS dog fencing, but their mission runs much deeper than technology alone. Through initiatives like SpotOn Gives, the company invests in the animal welfare ecosystem — championing dog rescues, shelters, and innovative service partnerships through both financial support and hands-on involvement. If you’re interested in seeing the impact of their programs, be sure to scroll down their application page for a look at past winners and their stories from 2024. One organization at a time, SpotOn is helping to pave a brighter, safer future for dogs everywhere.

In a Nutshell

• SpotOn’s 2025 Innovation in Animal Welfare Grant offers up to $20,000 for nonprofit rescues, shelters, and service dog programs, with $100,000 in total funding available.
• Las Vegas organizations can apply now — categories include shelters, rescues, and working/service dog programs, with winners chosen through community voting after video submission.
• Don’t let worthy local groups go unnoticed — spread the word, encourage applications by August 22, and help shine the spotlight on our animal welfare heroes.