Julie Desy Memorial Fund Challenge
Funding Amount
Up to $500 per award (up to 5 awards)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The Challenge supports the best ideas for improving appreciation of Shetlie breed history, understanding of the breed standard or participation and service in breed clubs (local or National).
Award Structure: Up to five (5) awards of up to $500 each for selected individuals or clubs to complete a proposed project or event.
Geographic Scope: United States (ASSA membership-based)
Focus Areas:
- Breed history appreciation
- Breed standard understanding
- Participation and service in breed clubs (local or national)
Eligibility: ASSA members and clubs
Contact Information:
- See ASSA website for current committee chair contact details
What American Shetland Sheepdog Association Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $45K
- Median grant
- $9,204
- Range
- $6,000–$30K
- By dollars: North Carolina 66%, Minnesota 20%, New York 13%. Top recipient cities: Raleigh, NC; Circle Pines, MN; Watertown, NY.
Example grants
AKC Canine Health Foundation · Raleigh, NC
Genl support
$30K
Minnesota Sheltie Rescue · Circle Pines, MN
Rescue susidy
$9,204
Take the Lead · Watertown, NY
Genl support
$6,000
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