September 30, 2008
The Foundation for Protection of Animals is no longer accepting grant proposals for the 2008 grant cycle.
Our grant cycle will resume in 2009. We will be revising our funding parameters and deadlines next year. Please check back in January 2009 for more information.
In 2008 the FPA will be focusing our grantmaking on organizations within the Four Corners area. Grants in the range of $500 to $2500 will be considered. In addition to monetary grants, the FPA offers in-kind assistance in the form of grant writing, fundraising consultation, shelter transfers, and assistance with spay/neuter clinics. We accept the Colorado Common Grant Application. Proposals should take the following format:
1. Statement of Need
2. History of Organization
3. Project Proposed and 3 measurable goals of Project
4. Detailed budget for project
5. How many animals will be directly served by this
grant?
6. For shelters seeking grants for operating
expenses:
Give the numbers of animals your organization served (January 1- December 31, 2007)
Total number of:
Animals Adopted Out :
Residents (>1 year):
Educational / Non-Adoptable:
Return to Owner:
Released (feral cats):
Released (wildlife):
Break down of euthanasia:
Total:
Health:
Behavior:
Age:
Owner requested:
Space:
How many animals can your organization care for at any one time (onsite/foster)?
Describe your spay/neuter/castration policy in detail.
Do you turn away or postpone accepting any animals?
How many?
Why?
How many hours per week are you open to pubic walk-ins?
For animals in your facility longer than 1 year, what have you done to expedite their adoption?
7. For spay/neuter assistance programs:
Please describe services you provide.
How many animals were spayed/neutered in 2007?
Ferals vs. Owned?
8. Most Recent Financial Statement
9. List of Board Members
10. Copies of previous year's Board meeting minutes
11. IRS letter of 501(c)(3) status
12. Contact Person(s)
13. Copy of PACFA license for Colorado animal shelters.
For more information on PACFA please click here.
The FPA does not make grants for pre-existing salaries. Grantees are expected to submit a formal report of the project at the end of the project term.
Inquiries and/or proposals can be made to:
Wendy Haugen
Executive Director
Foundation for Protection of Animals
PO Box 3334
Durango CO 81301
whaugen@protectinganimals.net