If you were with us in person or online last week, you know it was all about leadership, learning and lifesaving at Animal Care Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. And of course, since we’re Maddie’s Fund, it was all about grants, too — the ones we gave at Expo, and the ones we offer throughout the year. Let’s start your #MaddieMonday out making sure you’re in the know!

Innovation Grant application cycle opens today
Maddie’s Fund^® is offering up to $5,000 to implement a new program at your shelter or rescue organization that will advance lifesaving. A total of $250,000 is available to be awarded each grant cycle. The grant application window will be open May 15-22, 2017. Learn more…

We heard it at Expo: Win prizes and grants for your organization, Victoria Stilwell keynote, and more!
Highlights from our booth, special sessions, and the exhibit hall, along with great comments caught in the hallways.Best moment on the opening day: Our first grant winner, who played Spin and Win to receive a $1,000 grant for her organization! Learn more…

We heard it at Expo: Speed dating with animal experts, innovation grants and more!
In addition to the best animal welfare speed dating session ever, our team gave mini-presentations on our education and grant programs in the exhibit hall. You can learn more about our Apprenticeships, Internships and MaddieTalks, as well as our Innovation Grants, in these short recordings. Learn more…