Assistance Type and Terms
Program grants will be between $100,000 and $600,000.
Funding for this NOFA is provided pursuant to the Budget Act of 2021, AB 128 (Chapter 21, Statutes of 2021) as amended by SB 129 (Chapter 69, Statutes of 2021) section 274, Control Section 19.57, paragraph (b)(21).
Eligible Activities
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) has been authorized for approximately $10 million in Pet Assistance and Support Program funds. The qualified homeless shelters shall provide eligible uses of funds to include the provision of shelter, pet food and supplies, and basic veterinary services for pets owned by individuals experiencing homelessness, along with staffing and liability insurance related to providing those services.
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to receive funding, applicants must be a nonprofit organization with the primary mission to shelter individuals experiencing homelessness and authorized to conduct business in the State of California, or a city or county. Shelters must commit to meeting the following conditions: Has rules of conduct and responsibility regarding pets and their owners; provides shelter for pets, such as crates or kennels either near bedding areas or in separate areas or have a similar set up that ensures the safety and well-being of pets and humans; provide food for the pets of individuals in homeless shelters; and offers the services of a veterinarian, including, but not limited to, spaying and neutering services, vaccination, and behavioral support.