Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund Grant

Funder: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties

The Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, supports animal welfare organizations in Virginia. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 and prioritize spay/neuter programs, emergency medical funds, facility repairs, and public outreach efforts. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, operational in Virginia, and focused on animal welfare. This grant honors Ursula Landsrath's legacy in animal advocacy, continuing her impactful work in the community.

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Grants from the Community Foundation are made possible by the generosity of donors who are committed to local philanthropy and our quality of life. Grants are recommended by varied fund committees and approved by the Community Foundation Board of Directors.
The Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund was founded in 2019 as a tribute to Ursula Landsrath. In addition to her career as a fashion model, movie stunt driver, skydiver, hotel manager, fashion boutique manager, and real estate investor, Ursula was a steadfast animal welfare advocate. In 2001, she founded the Animal Rescue Fund of Virginia that distributed more than $1 million in grants around the Commonwealth. ULARF continues her legacy and will consider applications from nonprofit organizations serving or rescuing animals in Virginia.
Spay/neuter, Trap Neuter Return programs for feral cats;
Emergency medical funds for farm, domestic, or wild animals;Costs of emergency repairs to organization facilities (unanticipated electrical/plumbing/water heaters, etc);
Public outreach and education program expenses.Virginia-based regional animal assistance organizations providing support to smaller, local animal rescue or assistance organizations.
Grant Size
Grants are expected to range from $1,000-5,000 per organization.

Eligibility

Applicants must be an animal welfare organization;
Applicants must be incorporated and operational in Virginia, and
Organizations may only submit one application to ULARF per year.

Ineligibility

ULARF will generally not consider funding for wages, salaries, personnel, or training expenses.ULARF will not provide funding for fundraising or development costs.ULARF will generally not consider funding for vehicle purchases.ULARF will generally not consider funding for animal-assisted human therapy services.