Black and white circular logo sticker with a large paw print in the center, a blue and black K9 badge on the paw, and text reading "PAWS 4 BLUE K9" at the top and "Supporting Police K9's In Need" at the bottom.

Paws 4 Blue K-9 Grant Guidelines

Paws 4 Blue K-9 is committed to providing financial assistance to eligible active and retired Police K9s. Because our organization relies on donations and fundraising, grant availability is based on the funds available at the time of each request.

Grant Eligibility

Paws 4 Blue K-9 provides assistance for:

  • Active Police K9 Teams serving with law enforcement agencies whose K9 programs are supported through donations or fundraising.

  • Retired Police K9s, regardless of the funding status of their former law enforcement agency, for eligible emergency medical assistance.

To qualify for assistance with Emergency Medical Expenses, Essential Equipment, or Training, an active K9 must currently be serving with a recognized law enforcement agency within the United States.

Retired Police K9s that previously served with a recognized U.S. law enforcement agency may apply for Emergency Medical Assistance.

Grant Funding Priorities

Grant applications are evaluated according to the nature and urgency of the request. Available funds will generally be distributed according to the following priorities:

1st Priority — Emergency Medical Expenses
Emergency medical requests receive the highest consideration due to the immediate health and welfare needs of the K9.

2nd Priority — Essential Equipment
Requests for equipment necessary for the safety, health, or effective performance of an active Police K9 may be considered based on available funding.

3rd Priority — Training
Funding requests for necessary K9 training may be considered after higher-priority medical and equipment needs have been addressed.

Application Review & Funding

All grant applications will be carefully reviewed by the Paws 4 Blue K-9 review panel. Each request will be evaluated based on eligibility, urgency, demonstrated need, and the availability of funds.

For non-emergency requests, please allow up to 21 days for the review process. Applicants will be notified by email regarding the status of their application.

Submission of a grant application does not guarantee approval or the disbursement of funds. Grants are awarded as funding becomes available, and Paws 4 Blue K-9 reserves the right to modify grant priorities, eligibility requirements, funding amounts, or grant distributions when necessary.

Our Commitment

Paws 4 Blue K-9 understands the important role Police K9s play in protecting their handlers and the communities they serve. We are committed to doing everything within our available resources to help eligible active and retired Police K9s receive the assistance they need.

As a donation-funded organization, our ability to provide grants depends on the generosity of our supporters. You can help us continue this mission by spreading the word about Paws 4 Blue K-9, supporting our fundraising efforts, and helping us reach more people who believe in supporting our Police K9s.

WHO MAY APPLY?

Applications may be considered for:

• Eligible active police K9s serving with law enforcement agencies that meet our current funding requirements.

• Eligible retired police K9s that previously served with a law enforcement agency.

All applicants must meet the current Buddy Foundation eligibility requirements.

Paws 4 Blue K-9 does not currently provide funding to establish or start new K9 programs.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Emergency medical grants are intended to help eligible police K9s facing qualifying urgent medical needs.

Because available Buddy Foundation funds are limited, each request is reviewed individually.

Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or financial assistance.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Please make sure you have reviewed the current eligibility requirements and have the information and supporting documentation requested on the application.

Providing complete and accurate information can help us review your request as efficiently as possible.

Incomplete applications may delay the review process.

HOW APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED

Each application is reviewed based on:

• Eligibility under the current Buddy Foundation guidelines
• The K9's active or retired law enforcement status
• The nature and urgency of the medical need
• Supporting documentation provided with the application
• Available Buddy Foundation funding

Approval and the amount of any financial assistance are determined on a case-by-case basis.

READY TO APPLY?

Please complete the Police K9 Emergency Medical Assistance application and provide all requested information.

If you have questions about eligibility before submitting an application, please contact Paws 4 Blue K-9.

K9 BUDDY'S LEGACY CONTINUES

The Buddy Foundation was created so K9 Buddy's legacy could continue by helping other police K9s in need.

Every grant we are able to provide is made possible by the generosity of the individuals, businesses and communities that support Paws 4 Blue K-9.

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Grant Eligibility & Funding Priorities

This application is available to active Police K9 teams whose agencies do not have an allocated budget for their K9 program, as well as retired Police K9s who meet our eligibility requirements.

Due to limited funding availability, Paws 4 Blue K-9 must prioritize grant requests based on the urgency of need. At this time, our highest priority is Emergency Medical Assistance for eligible active and retired Police K9s.

We understand how important these requests are, and we are committed to doing everything possible within our available resources to assist Police K9 teams and retired K9s in need. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as applications are reviewed.

PLEASE NOTE: Paws 4 Blue K-9 does not provide grants for the establishment or start-up of new K9 programs. Agencies that have an allocated budget for their K9 program are not eligible for grant assistance.