RFP 0342- Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund Grant

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is offering funding through the Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund to eligible not-for-profit shelters and humane societies. This grant supports capital projects that enhance the health and care of sheltered dogs and cats, such as construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities. Organizations can apply for funding for specific components of larger projects, ensuring better containment and welfare of animals.

Overview
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (the “Department”) invites eligible not-for-profit pounds, shelters and humane societies to submit proposals for funding consideration from the Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund. Grant funds are available for the costs of capital projects, including construction, renovation, rehabilitation, installation acquisition or expansion of buildings, equipment or facilities necessary for the secure containment, health and adequate care of sheltered dogs and cats.
Eligible Projects
Only capital projects necessary for the secure containment, health and adequate care of sheltered dogs and cats are eligible for funding. For purposes of this program, a project may be a portion of a larger overall capital project. For example, if your organization is building a new shelter, you may request funding for only a heating and ventilation system, with the understanding that this is a portion of a larger capital project that you are funding with other resources. The total project cost for this program would be the cost of the heating and ventilation system.
Eligible expenses include direct costs related to the:

• construction
• renovation
• rehabilitation
• installation
• acquisition, or
• expansion of buildings, equipment or facilities.