The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ® (ASPCA) is inviting proposals for funding for capacity-building and preparedness for future natural disasters from authorized disaster response organization(s) providing direct support to companion animals, equines, and their pet parents in communities at high risk for catastrophic natural disasters.
Donor Name: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
State: All States
County: All Counties
U.S. Territories: American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 07/18/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000 – $100,000
Details:
The ASPCA® was founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans. Acting effectively on that belief requires a commitment to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for our grant opportunities in the interest of working together to improve the lives of animals in need.
Funding Information
Grants will range generally from $25,000 – $100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant seekers must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an established nonprofit or governmental entity located within the United States and territories
- Must be an authorized disaster response organization integrated into a jurisdiction’s emergency disaster response through an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), by being written into the jurisdiction’s disaster plan, by way of a formal request on official letterhead from an agency having jurisdiction, or by similar means that verify the organization’s official and ongoing role
- If a past ASPCA® grant recipient, must be current on all reporting requirements
- If a nonprofit organization:
- Must be an incorporated or organized legal entity in good standing with the Secretary of State in the state where the organization is incorporated or organized
- Must have a board of at least 4 members with a majority of independent members with neither board chair nor treasurer receiving compensation from the organization
- Charitable registration must be current/active in the state of the Grantee’s primary location (for grants >=$25,000)
This grant opportunity is available to all organizations meeting the above criteria. Priority will be given to groups with a history of disaster response working within a jurisdiction’s official emergency disaster response structure as well as a demonstrated commitment to disaster preparedness.
This includes but is not limited to:
- training
- emergency shelter and veterinary equipment and supplies necessary for temporary sheltering
- field rescue gear and supplies
- animal transport equipment and supplies, including vehicles for local evacuation
- pet supply caches for disaster-related community distribution
- generators
Funding is not available for regular operating costs, including salaries or costs related to repairing existing infrastructure (including vehicles).
Grant seekers will be evaluated on their role, history of effectiveness, and need for support.
For more information, visit American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
