Spay/Neuter Grants

Starting in early 2007, The Federation began to receive revenue from the sales of We Love Our Pets specialty license plates. In an effort to be proactive regarding the pet overpopulation problem in our state, these funds were earmarked through an agreement with the State of Washington for spay/neuter surgeries. As of the end of 2018, over $612,000 in grant funds have been awarded by The Federation, enabling the completion of more than 17,000 spay/neuter surgeries in Washington state!

In early 2019, a redesigned specialty plate, SPAY ~ NEUTER ~ ADOPT, was introduced. The Federation continues to make quarterly grants of up to $5000 to member organizations for the spay or neuter of dogs, cats and rabbits. Grant proposals are accepted on a quarterly basis, with application deadlines falling on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. The Federation is accepting grant applications through our online application system. To begin the application process, click here. Please note that you may save your progress on the application for up to 28 days after initiating an application. Questions regarding the grant process may be directed to Programs Administrator Cora Wells and/or Board President Hilary Hager.

Eligibility

Are a voting member of The Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies
Are current on data reporting through Shelter Animals Count and (if applicable) have submitted a response to the Spay/Neuter Survey for the previous year
Agree to use grant funds solely for spay/neuter surgeries of owned or community dogs, cats or rabbits residing in Washington state
Use the funds to increase the total number of spay/neuter surgeries performed or subsidized by your organization

Grant Requirements

Agree to use funds within a six month period
Grant recipients are ineligible to apply again for twelve months following receipt of funds
Agree to provide a final report on how funds were used, including:
- Financial accounting of funds
- Written results of project, including photos, if possible
- How the SPAY ~ NEUTER ~ ADOPT license plate was promoted

Priority Given to Organizations

Target cats, Pit Bull breed/Pit mixes and other “at risk” populations
Target pets of low income pet owners
Target areas with restricted access to low cost spay/neuter surgery
Target communities with high euthanasia rates
Can provide the highest number of spay/neuter surgeries for the lowest cost
Work collaboratively with other organizations

We do not currently grant funds for spay/neuter of adoptable animals.

Please purchase and promote the SPAY ~ NEUTER ~ ADOPT license plates which make this important grant program possible.

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“SPAY ~ NEUTER ~ ADOPT” Past Grantees

Currently under construction

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