Animal welfare organisations have received €6,434,803 under the 2025 Animal Welfare Grants Programme.

The funding was announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon.

Ninety-four animal welfare organisations covering all types of animal rescue and rehabilitation support will be funded under the programme which sees a small increase in funding from last year.

In 2024, funding of €6 million was allocated to 101 animal welfare organisations

The Animal Welfare Grants Programme provides grants to support the operational activities of registered Animal Welfare Charities, to support them in the delivery of their animal care and animal welfare services.