HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpay-Neuter Grant ProgramTO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: DAVE INBODY
SUBJECT: FY 2011 SPRAY AND NEUTER GRANTS
DATE: 11/2112011
CC: DAVE KANNER, 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. In November 2008, the first spay and neuter grants were awarded to the Bend Spay and Neuter
Project and the Humane Society of Redmond totaling $4,000. These grants were funded by $2,000 from
licensee contributions and a $2,000 match from the Board of Commissioners through the Video Lottery
Fund. Applications were reviewed by two members of the Dog Board, Judith Parker and Laurel Pierson,
and Dave Inbody, Assistant to the County Administrator.
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
fmancial 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 $13,000.
The criteria for selection will be the following:
1. Stability and solvency of the organization
2. Ability of funds to provide leverage for receipt of additional funding
3. Program connection to grant funding objectives
A press release will be distributed soliciting grant applications. This release will also appear on the website.
Additionally, letters of notification will be sent to last year's recipients, as well as the Humane Society of
Central Oregon and all known veterinarian clinics and hospitals in Deschutes County.
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FY 2012 Deschutes County Spay and Neuter Grant Application
Complete this application form and return it, along with a letter from the IRS granting your
organization 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status, to the following address:
Dave Inbody
Deschutes County
Department of Administrative Services
1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 200
Bend, Oregon 97701
Applications may also be sent via e-mail to davidi@deschutes.org. All documentation must be
received by December 2,2011. Any applications that have not completed all requested
documentation will not be considered. No information or materials in addition to that specifically
requested in this application will be considered.
Contact Information
Organization Name _________________________
Address ________________________________
City ___________ Zip Code ______
Phone Number _______ Alternate Phone Number _______
Fax Number ________ E-Mail Address _________
Website ____________
I certify that the all information provided to Deschutes County is correct and that I am authorized by
the governing board of this organization to submit this grant application. Further, I certify that this
organization is in good standing with the IRS and retains its official 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Additionally, I certify that this organization is located in Deschutes County and any proceed from this
grant will be used in support of Deschutes County residents.
Print Name _______________________
Signature _______________________
Title _________________________
Date _________________
Organizational Information
In order to be considered for this Spay and Neuter Grant please provide the following pieces of information:
1. Briefly describe the history of your organization (max 150 words):
2. Provide the Mission of your organization
3. Describe the leadership and structure of your organization. If there is a board, include the
names of its members (max 100 words)
4. Briefly describe the primary activities conducted by your organization (max 150 words
5. Provide total expenditures for the most recent 12-month period (the most recent full fiscal
year may be substituted)
6. Provide total financial support received during the most recent 12-month period (the most
recent full fiscal year may be substituted)
7. Describe the specific program or project that this grant will support (max 150 words)
8. Describe how this program or project will positively impact the goal of promoting or
expanding spay and neuter services (max 100 words)
9. Explain the anticipated outcomes of this project or program and describe how success will
be measured (max 100 words)