Ryan Jones Animal Welfare Grant

The Ryan Jones Animal Welfare Grant, established in memory of Ryan Jones, supports animal welfare organizations in Shiawassee County. It prioritizes programs that ensure humane care for cats and may fund initiatives like spay/neuter for feral cat colonies. Grants vary in amount based on available funding and are awarded to qualifying tax-exempt non-profits, schools, and governmental entities dedicated to charitable purposes.

Ryan Jones was the co-owner of TiAL Products in Owosso, where he enjoyed working side by side with his brother, Gregg.
The purpose of this fund is to benefit animal welfare organizations in Shiawassee County. Preference is given to programs providing safe, humane, and comfortable care and treatment options for cats. The grant may also fund “catch, spay/neuter, and release” programs for feral cat colonies.
Grant amounts vary each year depending on available funding.

Eligibility

Grants are awarded to qualifying organizations including non-profits that are taxexempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, schools, municipalities, and other governmental entities that serve a charitable purpose.