Animal shelters can seek emergency funding grants for projects and animal care.
Across the United States, animal shelters are filling up with unwanted, neglected or abused animals. Government-run shelters suffer from a lack of funding causing them to be unable to care for all animals, reports Miriam Ramos of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on the Learning to Give website. Non-profit shelters have been established to help, but they also face funding issues. As a result, some organizations have established grant programs to provide emergency funding for animal shelters.
Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant
The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant, funded by the American Humane Association (AHA), was founded to establish funding for shelter expansions and improvements. According to AHA, the grant was founded in 1969 and named after animal rights activist Tressa Meacham. Non-profit animal shelters looking to expand facilities or make improvements to current operating facilities are encouraged to apply for this annual grant. Shelters operated by local governments and public agencies are also eligible. The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant awards up to $4,000 to grant recipients. In the past, the foundation grant has been used to fund projects such as upgrading veterinary equipment, obtaining equipment for spaying and neutering, kennel and cattery renovations and animal environment enrichment. To apply for the grant, interested organizations need to download the application form and instructions from the AHA's website.
American Humane Association
63 Inverness Dr. East
Englewood, CO 80112
800-227-4645
americanhumane.org
Second Chance Fund
The AHA also provides grant money through the Second Chance Fund. According to the association, this fund was established to help animal welfare organizations, rescue organizations and animal shelters combat animal abuse. The fund provides an annual grant of $2,000 to award winners. Grant money must be used to treat, rehabilitate and facilitate adoption programs for victims of animal abuse. In order to qualify for a Second Chance Fund grant, an applicant organization must be a member of the AHA. Medical procedures covered under a Second Chance fund grant provide direct care for animal-abuse related injuries or illnesses. Routine veterinary care is not covered under the scope of this grant. Applications for the Second Chance Fund grant program are available on AHA's website.
American Humane Association
63 Inverness Dr. East
Englewood, CO 80112
800-227-4645
americanhumane.org
Banfield Charitable Trust
The Banfield Charitable Trust was established to provide pet advocacy grants to organizations dedicated to the welfare of America's pet population. According to the Banfield Charitable Trust's website, pet advocacy grants provide up to 50 percent of the funding for projects aimed at providing preventative health care for pets, educating children about pet care and responsibility and other special projects. As of 2010, the Banfield Charitable Trust conducts two grant application cycles a year. For application deadlines, contact the trust directly. Application forms and directions are available on the trust's website; grant applicants seeking funding for operating capital, equine programs, livestock programs, fundraising campaigns and building and remodeling projects will not be considered. International applicants are not considered as of 2010.
Banfield Charitable Trust
8000 NE Tillamook Street
P.O. Box 13998
Portland, OR 97213
503-922-5801
banfieldcharitabletrust.org
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