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The Homeless Animals Support Network Fund
This fund, entrusted to the foundation in 2023, is the next step in the evolution of the Homeless Animals Support Network - HASN’s mission to meet the needs of homeless animals all over Virginia.
The work began in October of 2012 as a non-profit fundraising organization dedicated to saving lives and advocating for homeless animals in Prince William County. Realizing the need for assistance stretches across the state, HASN expanded to help other small animal rescue organizations throughout Virginia.
The purpose of the fund is to provide support on an as-needed basis for small rescues and shelters throughout the state of Virginia, to aid in the shared goal of a No-Kill VA. Realizing that not all rescues and communities have access to needed resources, the fund will bridge the gap by advocating for and providing grant assistance and resources to underserved and impoverished communities and homeless pets all across Virginia.
Grant Opportunities
Please review The Community Foundation’s overall grant guidelines by visiting our Grant Guidelines page.
Please refer to the Competitive Grant Opportunities page for important dates for all our competitive grantmaking.
For support in designing a proposal that makes best use of available grant funds, we encourage you to contact Director of Donor Services, Casey Hu (casey.hu@cfrrr.org) or 540-373-9292.
In addition to The Community Foundation’s overall grant guidelines, details for this fund include:
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Grants from this fund are to be provided for small, underfunded rescue organizations and shelters throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to aid in the shared goal of a No-Kill VA. Realizing that not all rescues and communities have access to needed resources, the Fund will bridge the gap by providing grant assistance and resources to underserved and impoverished communities and homeless pets throughout the state. Small shelters are defined as those with budgets of $300,000 or less.
- Grants are made on a rolling basis and will range from $500 - $5000. Applicants may request up to $5,000 twice a year with a maximum annual award of $10,000. Applicants must have all reports for past grants to be in good standing before applying for new funding.
- Who is eligible to apply, Eligible organizations must have::
- A valid 501c3 status or be contract-holding shelters or rescues in Virginia.
- Have a written strategic plan with the goal of saving 90% or more of the animals surrendered or transferred in, yearly.
- Earn less than $300,000 revenue/yearly. We acknowledge that every community and organization is different, so we want to hear from you: what is your greatest need? We are open to funding a wide array of services and programs!
- We acknowledge that every community and organization is different, so we want to hear from you: what is your greatest need? We are open to funding a wide array of services and programs!
- Program examples include:
- Foster programs aimed at keeping pets out of animal shelters,
- Return to Home programs that assist owners through technology, microchipping, and other resources,
- Shelter Surrender Intervention aimed at assisting pet owners in need or crisis, to prevent them from surrendering their pets to the shelter,
- Foster programs for victims of domestic violence or those facing temporary traumatic instances,
- Assisting pets of the homeless and/or low-income pet owners with medical treatments as part of community outreach. For example, Spay/ Neuter programs, vaccines, behavioral assistance, food, and supplies, etc.,
- Spay/Neuter services,
- Something cool and unique that YOUR community needs!
- What we do not fund:
- See the grant guidelines
- Administrative expenses and payroll.
- Mileage that is not related to the treatment of animals.
- Emergency pet care.
- Look at the needs of your community, be innovative, think freely and create a new program or let us help you improve on an existing program that would make a difference in your community. Then tell us about it: what you need to make it succeed and how it will make a difference.
Dates:
- Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis to be responsive to needs.
- Funds should be used within 12 months from the grant award.
To contribute to this fund, simply click the button below:
Donations may also be mailed to:
The Community Foundation
Homeless Animals Support Network Fund
PO Box 208
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208
Please make your check payable to:
Homeless Animals Support Network Fund