Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant

Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant is sponsored by American Humane Association. Offers financial assistance for animal shelter expansion and improvements.

Philanthropy Delaware, Inc. - Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant Philanthropic Research, Reports and Data Philanthropy Panel Engagement Sessions 2025 Resources In Response To Executive Orders And Federal Grant And Contract Concerns Donate or Event Registrations Philanthropic Research, Reports and Data Philanthropy Panel Engagement Sessions 2025 Resources In Response To Executive Orders And Federal Grant And Contract Concerns Donate or Event Registrations Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant was established in 1969, in memory of Ms. Tressa Meacham, to provide financial assistance to agencies for shelter expansion or improvements.

The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant can help with projects such as: Animal environment enrichment Equipment for veterinary care Equipment for spay/neuter Kennel or cattery renovation Equipment that positively impacts the welfare of animals in the shelter Grant money must be used to increase and/or improve the quality of care given to animals. Grants may be awarded in any amount up to $4,000.

Funding to any one agency is limited to $4,000 per fiscal year. Individuals, businesses and corporations are not provided for in the guidelines of the fund. Meacham Grants may not be used for supplementing an agency’s operating budget, reducing deficits, purchasing vehicles, fund raising (e.g., gift shops, thrift stores), or for performing routine maintenance.

Agencies receiving grants for construction or capital improvement must either: 1) own the property on which such improvements will be made; or 2) hold a long­term lease, with a minimum of five years remaining, on the property and/or facility. Organizations receiving funds for any purpose are accountable to American Humane for the use of the grant monies as designated in the proposal.

At the completion of the project, or one year after the date of the award (whichever comes first), the grantee must submit a report indicating the deposition of funds and photographic or other evidence of the construction, improvement, or equipment provided by the grant. A plaque or other permanent acknowledgement of the award must be displayed by organizations that receive awards from this grant.

Before submitting an application, applicants must ensure that it includes all of the following documents or their request will be considered incomplete and may be discarded: Copy of 501(c)(3) determination letter A detailed description of the project plan and its impacts for the animals as well as the agency/organization.

A project budgetary proposal including quotes and estimated costs for Organizations may be requested to forward copies of receipts, invoices, and other documents in support of their report. All materials, including photographs, become the property of American Humane and will not be returned to the submitting party. Click Here for More Information Rescue@americanhumane.

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