Rosalie and Cecil Smith Fund Grant

Rosalie and Cecil Smith Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Akron Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 02, 2024

Summary

The Rosalie and Cecil Smith Fund, established by Cecil Smith in 2007, aims to reduce the feral cat population in Summit County through spaying and neutering initiatives. This grant supports nonprofit organizations with expertise in feral animal care, focusing on low-income households. Eligible applicants must operate within Summit County, either independently or in affiliation with larger organizations, to ensure effective program implementation and community welfare.

Overview

The Rosalie and Cecil Smith Fund was established in 2007 by Cecil Smith in honor of his wife, Rosalie, to help reduce Summit County’s feral cat population and to spay and neuter cats and dogs living in low-income households. The fund accepts requests from applicants with experience in, or a firm understanding of, feral animal spay and neuter methods. Local organizations may be affiliated with regional or national organizations, but their programs must be executed in Summit County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit organization serving Summit County.