The Rhode Island Foundation is pleased to announce the Animal Welfare Grant Program for the humane treatment and protection of animals.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/08/2023
Details:
The funds collectively enable the Foundation to take a leading role on animal welfare issues. Previously funded programs include statewide humane education efforts and low-cost spay and neuter initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
The Program for Animal Welfare funds organizations in Rhode Island or that serve Rhode Island working to promote and/or provide humane treatment of animals. The program also supports organizations working more generally on the welfare of animals. Grants are for projects or programs that have a positive impact statewide or in individual communities with regard to the care, shelter, and maintenance of animals, education about the humane treatment of animals, and/or animal welfare in general.
The Foundation will consider capital projects. Individuals are not eligible to receive grants. Funding requests should be for activities that will commence in late September 2023 or later, as notification to applicants will occur in mid-September.
To apply
Please submit the following:
- Completed application form, including a narrative (applications are available six weeks prior to the deadline; all applications must be submitted through their online system);
- Project budget, submitted through their online system;
- A current list of the applying organization’s board of directors;
- For lead organizations specifically:
- complete copy of the organization’s current operating budget, including a detailed breakdown of income and expenses;
- complete copy of the organization’s audit (including balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenses, and auditor’s notes and opinions) for the most recently completed fiscal year. If no audit was done, a year-end financial statement including balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenses, and an accounting of assets and liabilities must be included;
- IRS 501 (c) tax determination letter;
- scope of work, only if you are requesting funding for consultant services; and
- written estimate(s) if you are requesting funding support for equipment or capital improvements to facilities.
For more information, visit Animal Welfare.