HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpay-Neuter GrantsTO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: DAVE INBODY
SUBJECT: FY 2012 SPRAY AND NEUTER GRANT AWARDS
DATE: 1126/2012
CC: ERIK KROPP
Background
Beginning in November 2007, the Deschutes County Dog License and Pet ID Application provided for
licensees to contribute additional funds to spay and neuter programs in Deschutes County. These funds are
offered in the form of grants to non-profit organizations in Deschutes County offering spay and neuter
services.
Spay and Neuter Grant Funding Sources
Spay and Neuter Grant Recipients
Funding Objectives
This grant has the following three primary objectives:
1. Expand spay and neuter services in Deschutes County in an effort to reduce the number of
unwanted dogs and cats in the county
2. Provide promotion or education associated with spay and neutering services
3. Outreach to provide services for those who would not otherwise undertake the procedures due to
financial constraints or physical limitations.
Eligibility for Grants
Requirements for applicants to the community grant program:
• The applicant must be a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
• The organization must be located in Deschutes County.
• The proceeds from the grant must be utilized in support of Deschutes County residents.
• All proceeds must be used for expenses associated with direct spay and neuter services or spay and
neuter education or promotion.
FY 2012 Grants
This year contributions from dog licensees and pet ID applicants totaled $2,952.29. It is requested, similar
to last year, that the Board of Commissioners authorize $10,047.71 in additional funding in support of this
grant, which would create a total amount for spay and neuter grants of$13,OOO.
The criteria for selection will be the following:
1. Stability and solvency of the organization
2. Ability offunds to provide leverage for receipt of additional funding
3. Program connection to grant funding objectives
Recommendations
Five applications were received for Spay and Neuter Grants. These applications were reviewed by Robin
Ingram (Accounting Clerk in Finance responsible for dog licenses), Cheryl Circle (Revenue Accounting
Supervisor) and Dave Inbody (Assistant to the County Administrator). All reviewers were asked to rate
each applicant on the criteria as described above. Additionally, each reviewer was asked to indicate
whether they felt the applicant should receive a grant. All three reviewers recommended that all five
applicants should receive a grant, with one exception. Reviewers were also asked to recommend how the
$13,000 in funding should be distributed between the applicants.
It is recommended that the Spay and Neuter Grant funding be distributed based on the average of the three
recommended grant amounts from the reviewers. These amounts are as follows:
• Bend Spay and Neuter Project $4,000
• Cat Rescue, Adoption & Foster Team $4,000
• Humane Society of Redmond $2,000
• Humane Society ofCentral Oregon $2,000
• Equine Outreach $1,000
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