Cat shelters can give cats a second chance at life.
There are numerous grants for nonprofit cat shelters across the country. Apart from grants, there are many resources to help shelters with money raising programs, and assistance for necessary supplies or services for the cats within the shelter.
Second Chance Fund
The Second Chance Fund is available to any organization that is a member of the American Humane Association. Funding has to be used for medical treatment for animals that have been abused or neglected. A maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year is allowed.
To apply, you must download an application at
americanhumane.org/assets/docs/protecting-animals/PA-pro-second-chance-app.pdf
The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation for Animal Welfare
This organization offers two separate funds: a general operating fund of $5,000 for small organizations, and a capital grant in the amount of $5,000 for the construction or remodeling of an animal shelter.
Application can be downloaded at: parksfoundation.org/parks_grant_application_07.pdf
Checklist: parksfoundation.org/parks_application_checklist_07.pdf
Application should be mailed to:
Ms. Donna Pease
Grants Administrator
The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation
700 Professional Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
parksfoundation.org/type_award.html
Maddie's Fund
Maddie's Fund offers grants for no-kill shelters, animal control agencies, traditional shelters and adoption guarantee shelters.
You can download the grant guidelines and application maddies.org/Grant_Guidelines/Starter_Grants.html
DJ&T Foundation
This foundation was founded by TV game show host Bob Barker and funds low-cost spay/neuter clinics and voucher programs.
The DJ&T Foundation
200 North Larchmont Boulevard, # 3
Los Angeles, CA 90004
323-465-9955
djtfoundation.org/1.htm
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