Animal Welfare - Cleopatra Fund Grants

The Cleopatra Fund provides grants to support animal welfare organizations in the Greater Hudson Valley. With a funding range of $500 to $2,000 and a maximum award of $3,000, the fund prioritizes programs benefiting cats, dogs, retired circus animals, and retired farm animals. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations within the Hudson Valley region, which encompasses nine counties. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for animals and the community.

Background
The Community Foundations exist to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in the Greater Hudson Valley, now and for generations to come. Created by community leaders as the Area Fund, the Community Foundation is a public nonprofit charitable organization established as a permanent resource to make our region a better place for all of us to live and grow…today, tomorrow and always.
Cleopatra Fund - Funding Focus
The focus of the Cleopatra Fund is to support organizations involved in providing programs or services that promote animal welfare. When awarding grants, the following priorities will be followed:
Programs or services that benefit cats;Programs or services that benefit dogs;Programs or services that benefit retired circus animals; andPrograms or services that benefit retired farm animals.
Funding Amount
Grants made through this program will not exceed $3,000.  Awards range from $500-$2,000.

Eligibility

The following organizations are eligible to apply for grants:Tax exempt organizations in the Hudson Valley involved in providing programs or services that promote animal welfare. The Hudson Valley includes Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.