Get Fiscal Year 2009 Application For Animal Friendly Spay/neuter Grant Application Deadline June 2, 2008

This guide will assist you in completing the FISCAL YEAR 2009 APPLICATION FOR ANIMAL FRIENDLY SPAY/NEUTER GRANT efficiently. By following these steps, you will ensure that all necessary information is provided before the application deadline of June 2, 2008.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Fill in your legal name in the 'APPLICANT INFORMATION' section. Ensure that your name is accurate and matches any official documentation.
3. Enter your complete mailing address, including street, city, county, state, and zip code to ensure correspondence is directed to the correct location.
4. If the payee mailing address differs from your main address, fill in the relevant information. If they are the same, you may skip this section.
5. Indicate the type of entity applying—either as a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) or a governmental agency (e.g., animal shelter).
6. Provide the name, phone number, fax number, and email address of the project contact person who can provide further information regarding the application.
7. Fill out the financial officer’s information with their name, contact numbers, and email to facilitate fiscal discussions.
8. List the counties that your spay/neuter program serves and provide the population of each of those areas.
9. State the average cost per spay/neuter procedure for the program that the grant funding will support.
10. Identify the target population for the program, detailing groups that will benefit the most, such as low-income individuals or shelter animals.
11. Describe the criteria your organization uses to assess financial need among applicants.
12. Quantify the pet overpopulation problem in your area with data from your organization along with any relevant estimates.
13. Report the number of dogs and/or cats your organization spayed/neutered in the last year, including specifics on spaying and neutering separate counts.
14. Indicate whether your organization received an 'Animal Friendly' grant last year and provide details on the award amount and animals altered.
15. State whether your organization shelters animals and, if so, list the adoption fees in this section.
16. Specify how long your spay/neuter program has been operational, including the starting month and year.
17. Discuss the general socioeconomic needs of the areas served, citing relevant data on poverty levels and employment rates.
18. Explain any community collaborations that are in place and how they will be enhanced by this grant.
19. Identify other resources for spay/neuter services in your community and their target populations.
20. If you expect any grants from other organizations, note their sources along with requested or awarded amounts.
21. Describe the system for managing post-surgical monitoring and care for the animals.
22. Explain how receiving this grant would increase the number of spay/neuter procedures in your community.
23. Attach the organizational structure and necessary documents. Nonprofits must include IRS designation letters, while governmental agencies need authorization statements.
24. Attach a financial statement for the past twelve months detailing income sources, expense categories, and balance at year-end.
25. Finally, ensure you have answered all questions thoroughly. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification. Specify the grant amount requested, and have an authorized representative sign the form before submission.
26. Once completed, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Complete your application online before the deadline to ensure consideration for the grant.