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SACRAMENTO, November 4, 2024 - CDFA is accepting proposals for the 2025 Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program (Pet Lover’s) and the 2025 Pet Lover’s Technical Review Committee. This program anticipates up to $500,000 in grant funding to be made available to help stop pet overpopulation in California by providing funds for spay/neuter services to municipalities and non-profit organizations in California.
2025 PET LOVER’S SPAY AND NEUTER GRANT PROGRAM
Funding is available on a competitive basis to veterinary facilities that are registered and in good standing with the Veterinary Medical Board, overseen by a responsible licensee manager licensed and in good standing with the Veterinary Medical Board, and operated by one of the following: a California city, county, or city and county animal control facility; or a California non-profit 501(c)(3) that is registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State.
Please review the 2025 Request for Grant Proposals for detailed application instructions: 2025 Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program. Grant Proposal Applications must be submitted electronically to grants@cdfa.ca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. PT on December 2, 2024.
CDFA will conduct a webinar on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PT, featuring an overview of the program and application process. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the program’s website for full details (https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/SpayNeuter/).
Contact CDFA’s Office of Grants Adminsitration at (916) 657-3231 or grants@cdfa.ca.gov for additional information.
2025 PET LOVER’S TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CDFA is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise in California's veterinary, animal rescue/shelter, and animal services industries to serve on the 2025 Pet Lover’s Technical Review Committee (TRC). This committee reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations to CDFA on proposals submitted for funding to Pet Lover’s.
All individuals interested in serving on the TRC must submit a completed TRC Application, Conflict of Interest form, and a copy of their résumé or curriculum vitae to grants@cdfa.ca.gov before 5 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024. TRC members will be required to complete a statement of economic interest (Form 700), and complete Ethics and Sexual Harassment Prevention trainings.
For further information and grant application materials, please visit: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/SpayNeuter/
You can help support the Pet Lover's License Plate Program by purchasing a special interest license plate at your local DMV office or online today. A purchase of a Pet Lover's License Plate helps stop pet overpopulation in California by providing funds for spay/neuter services to municipalities and non-profit organizations in California. The revenue received from the sale and renewal of the license plate is awarded annually through grant agreements to eligible organizations.
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