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Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program is a competitive grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) that funds spay and neuter services to help stop pet overpopulation across California. The program is funded by the Pet Lover's License Plate Program and the Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
Awards range from $25,000 to $50,000, with $450,000 available for the 2026 cycle. Eligible applicants include California city or county animal control facilities that provide spay and neuter services, and California nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations holding a municipal contract for animal control services.
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CDFA - Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program Help California communities reduce pet overpopulation by purchasing a specialty license plate at your local DMV, or contribute to code 431 when filing your annual tax return.
Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation process to award grants under the Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program.
The purpose of this program is to help stop pet overpopulation in California by providing funds for spay/neuter services to municipalities and non-profit organizations in California. This program is funded by the following sources: Pet Lover’s License Plate Program: Fees associated with the original purchase, annual renewal, and conversion of Pet Lover’s license plates from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund: Contributions provided by California individuals in excess of their tax liability when filing their annual tax returns.
2026 Pet lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Proposal Application CDFA awards $450,000 for 2026 Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Webinar Join us for the 2025 Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter webinar on Nov 21, 2024 01:00 pm PT – Register in advance After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce the: 2026 Pet Lover’s Grant Program Project Abstracts 2025 Pet Lover’s Grant Program Project Abstracts 2024 Pet Lover’s License Plate Program Project Abstracts 2023 Pet Lover’s License Plate Program Project Abstracts 2023 Prevention Fund Program Awards 2022 Prevention Fund Program Awards Show Your Support for Spay and Neuter Programs Check off Animal Homelessness & Cruelty Fund CA Personal Income Tax Return Contributions — Line 431 You can help support the Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program by purchasing a Pet Lover’s special interest license plate at your local DMV office or online today, or contributing to code 431 for the Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Fund ( Prevention Fund ) when filing your annual tax return.
CDFA Grant Notifications Requesting Payment in Exchange for Grant Awards CDFA has been made aware of numerous scams soliciting payment from applicants to award grants. CDFA does not charge fees for application or administration of grants and awards are never made based on payments from applicants. If you believe you may be a victim of this effort, you are encouraged to contact your local law enforcement (Police or Sheriff's Department).
California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Grants Administration Sacramento, California 95814
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: California city or county animal control facilities providing spay and neuter services, or California non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations holding a municipal contract for animal control. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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