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CATalyst Council Grant Program

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Funding Amount

Up to $20,000

Deadline

August 31, 2026

145 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CATalyst Council Grant Program

Status: Active grant program established in 2022

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Increase access to care and medicalization of companion cats

  • Data collection and assessment of feline health interventions

  • Telehealth and helpline services for cats

  • Programs that prevent unnecessary owner surrenders and shelter relinquishment

  • Innovation in feline care delivery

    • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organizations

  • Shelter and adoption organizations

  • Organizations with demonstrated track record of innovative programming

  • Projects that serve cats and support people-pet relationships

    • Award Information:

  • Individual grants up to $20,000

  • First grant awarded February 2023 to Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) for $20,000

  • Second grant awarded October 2024 to Sylvester.ai for $20,000

    • What They Fund:

  • Data collection and analysis projects

  • Technology development for feline health detection

  • Helpline enhancement and telehealth assessment

  • Research on reducing shelter relinquishment

  • Model programs that can be replicated

    • Mission Alignment:

  • CATalyst Council, founded in 2008, accelerates innovation in feline care

  • Enhances quality of life for cats and their people

  • Brings together shelter/adoption organizations, veterinary community, and industry stakeholders

  • Vision: companion cats receive lifelong care

    • Contact Information:

  • Executive Director: Dr. Jane Brunt

  • Phone: 410-627-7921

  • Email: jane.brunt@catalystcouncil.org

  • Address: PO Box 728, Green, OH 44232

  • Website: catalystcouncil.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:
    1. Applications begin accepting: April 1 (annually)
    2. Application deadline: August 31 (annually)
    3. Awards announced: Following year

    Current Cycle:

  • Next deadline: August 31, 2026

    • Application Requirements:

  • Submit proposal by August 31 deadline

  • Include organization's mission and track record

  • Describe the project and its innovation

  • Explain how the project increases access to feline care

  • Detail data collection and evaluation methodology

  • Show how learnings can be applied to other organizations

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Strong record of innovative programming

  • Clear potential for data collection and analysis

  • Ability to serve as a model for other organizations

  • Alignment with CATalyst Council's mission of increasing feline care access

  • Quality and feasibility of proposed project

    • Submission Method:
    For specific submission instructions and application portal, contact Jane Brunt directly.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    animal-rescuenonprofits

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