Fix Georgia Pets Spay/Neuter Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 31, 2026
53 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Fix Georgia Pets Spay/Neuter Grant Program
Organization: Fix Georgia Pets Inc, a 501(c)(3) Georgia Charitable Organization
EIN: 45-5492739
Contact:
Program Mission
Support organizations reducing pet overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia in Georgia through their own community spay/neuter efforts.Geographic Scope
Georgia statewide - Focus on low-income and rural areas where need is greatest- Combat pet overpopulation (Georgia ranks as one of top 5 states contributing to shelter animal euthanasia - 20,000 animals euthanized in 2023)
- Reduce strain on animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Address public health and safety concerns from stray animals
- Provide education and outreach on spay/neuter benefits
Funding Purpose
All grant funds are for spay/neuter use only. Grants enable organizations to offer free or low-cost spay/neuter programs to:- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations seeking grant funds specifically for spay/neuter programs
- Ineligible applicants: Government-based organizations (referred to Georgia Department of Agriculture assistance instead)
- Applications reviewed based on: good business practices, reputation, and urgent need
Eligibility
- Spay/neuter surgeries and programs
- Community spay/neuter initiatives
- Low-cost or free spay/neuter service provision
What They Fund
- Non-spay/neuter uses
- Government organizations
What They Don't Fund
- Good Mews (spayed/neutered 340 cats in 2023)
- The Rescue Ranch in McRae (performed 3,040 surgeries in 2023; over 32,602 total since 2009)
- Planned PEThood of Georgia (achieved 10,000th surgery milestone; became official partner February 2024)
Additional Context
Fix Georgia Pets has been operational since 2012. Past grant recipients include:Grant program funding comes from annual fundraising events (Spring Wine Fling, Annual Gala, Golf Tournament) and Georgia Pet Foundation license tag sales.
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Prepare documentation:
- Project goals, strategies, and expected impact
- W9 form
- 501(c)(3) letter
- Most recent IRS 990
- Last year's financials
- Current year's budget
- Updated veterinary agreement (online form or PDF)
2. Complete application:
- New Partner Application (for first-time applicants)
- Existing Partner Re-Application (for returning applicants each year)
3. Submit application:
- Email completed application and required documents to: grants@fixgeorgiapets.org
- Download grant form from website
4. Application processing:
- Applications reviewed in order received during Spring and Fall review periods
- Submitted applications kept on file for one year for grant committee consideration
- Fix Georgia Pets will contact organizations that qualify
- Spring review period: Applications accepted and reviewed in spring
- Fall review period: Applications accepted and reviewed in fall
- Submission advice: Submit ASAP as applications reviewed in order received
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