The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties is currently accepting applications for the Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund 2023.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/02/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $3,000
Details:
The Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund was founded in 2019 as a tribute to Ursula Landsrath. In addition to her career as a fashion model, movie stunt driver, skydiver, hotel manager, fashion boutique manager, and real estate investor, Ursula was a steadfast animal welfare advocate. In 2001, she founded the Animal Rescue Fund of Virginia that distributed more than $1 million in grants around the Commonwealth. ULARF continues her legacy and will consider applications from nonprofit organizations serving or rescuing animals in Virginia.
Grantmaking Priorities
- Spay/neuter, Trap Neuter Return programs for feral cats;
- Emergency medical funds, supplies, and equipment for farm, domestic, or wild animals;
- Costs of emergency repairs to organization facilities (unanticipated electrical/plumbing/water heaters, etc);
- Public outreach and education program expenses; and/or,
- Virginia-based regional animal assistance organizations providing support to smaller, local animal rescue or assistance organizations.
Funding Information
Grants are expected to range from $1,000 to $3,000 per organization. An estimated $50,000 will be available for distribution. It is anticipated that grants will be announced by December 1, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity in good standing with the IRS;
- Applicants must be an animal welfare organization;
- Applicants must be incorporated and operational in Virginia, and
- Organizations may only submit one application to ULARF per year.
Ineligibility
- ULARF will generally not consider funding for wages, salaries, personnel, or training expenses.
- ULARF will not provide funding for fundraising or development costs.
- ULARF will generally not consider funding for vehicle purchases.
- ULARF will generally not consider funding for animal-assisted human therapy services; however animal-assisted therapy organizations may be considered only if animal rescue is a considerable part of their mission, programming, and funding request.
For more information, visit CFLNFC.