ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Agriculture publicizes the opening of functions for the Dog & Cat Sterilization Program Grant.
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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper introduced the opening of the appliance interval for the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog & Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP) Grant. This program goals to assist cut back the pressure on Georgia’s companion animal shelters attributable to overcrowding of canine and cat populations by offering monetary help to extend the availability of spay/neuter procedures in communities throughout the state. This yr’s DCSP Grant has $800,000 in funding, and eligible organizations should apply by the deadline on March 2, 2024, to be thought-about.
“The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s DCSP Grant will provide much-need spay/neuter funding to local animal shelters, rescue organizations, and veterinary medical foundations in communities across Georgia,” stated Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper. “This program is critically important as we work with our partners to combat animal overpopulation, and I highly encourage all eligible organizations to apply.”
“Through the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program grant, we aim to empower organizations at the forefront of animal welfare. Our grant supports licensed rescues, local government animal shelters, and veterinary medical foundations enabling them to facilitate spay/neuter procedures and extend assistance to the communities we serve,” stated Georgia Department of Agriculture Companion Animal Program Manager Jason Smith. “As we strive to promote responsible pet ownership, we encourage all who are eligible to seize the opportunity and apply for the grant.”
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DCSP Grant Eligibility Requirements
- County and/or municipal animal shelters licensed and situated in Georgia.
- Licensed non-profit animal rescue organizations with 501(c)(3) standing situated in Georgia.
- Veterinary medical foundations situated in Georgia with a 501(c)(3) standing.
Entities ineligible for grant funding embrace unlicensed for-profit or non-profit spay/neuter clinics, licensed animal shelters and rescue teams working for lower than 12 months from the grant software opening date, and personal people.
Applicants are required to submit particular paperwork as a part of the appliance course of, relying on their organizational standing:
Non-profit Animal Rescues Document Requirements
- A non-profit standing type 501(c)(3) issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
- A present Georgia Department of Agriculture Animal Shelter License.
- A letter of Collaboration.
Veterinary Medical Foundations with 501(c)(3) standing Document Requirements
- A non-profit standing type 501(c)(3) issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
- A letter of Veterinary Collaboration.
County and/or Municipal Animal Shelters Document Requirements
- A present Georgia Department of Agriculture Animal Shelter License.
- A letter of Veterinary Collaboration.
- A DCA Compliance Certification.
For extra details about the 2024 Dog and Cat Sterilization Program grant and software particulars, please go to:
About the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program
In 2003, the Georgia General Assembly established the Dog and Cat Reproductive Sterilization Support Program to subsidize spaying and neutering procedures for dogs and cats. This initiative led to the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP), overseen by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Funding for this system is presently generated by promoting designated canine and cat license plates. These specialised plates are obtainable at native tag places of work or by contributions made by way of the Georgia Tax return course of.
