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South Carolina Spay/Neuter Grant Program is a grant from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture that funds animal spay and neuter surgeries performed by local nonprofits and shelters across the state. Funded through the "No More Homeless Pets" special license plate fund, grants reimburse eligible organizations for surgeries performed on pets brought in by community members, helping reduce homeless pet populations.
Organizations may apply for up to ,000 per grant application and may apply multiple times per fiscal year as funds allow; each grant must be fulfilled within six months. Eligible applicants are South Carolina municipal shelters and 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organizations within the state. No specific deadline is listed; applications are accepted at the beginning of each fiscal year on a rolling basis.
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South Carolina Animal Care & Control Association - No More Homeless Pets SUBMIT REPORTING DOCUMENTS Download reporting template WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR? Local private nonprofit tax exempt organizations offering animal spaying and neutering programs may apply for grants from this fund to further their tax exempt purposes. ARTICLE 96 .
"No More Homeless Pets" Special License Plates- SECTION 56-3-9600. "No More Homeless Pets" license plates; special fund to support local animal spaying and neutering programs; reporting requirements of Agriculture Department; requirements of entities seeking grant reimbursements.
A local private nonprofit animal spaying and neutering program that requests reimbursement for services related to this program shall provide to the SCACCA the name and address of each person who brought the animal to the program.
Before the Department of Agriculture will release the funds to SCACCA, they must provide the Department of Agriculture a list of each individual who brought a pet in for spaying or neutering and the number of animals brought in by that individual for spaying or neutering. It is the responsibility of the grantee to provide such information to SCACCA in a timely manner using the required reporting format (see below for link).
NOTICE REGARDING REPORTING CHANGES Beginning in fiscal year 24/25 all grant reporting spreadsheets that are uploaded at the conclusion of a grant will have to be uniform and provide the exact same information from each organization. SCACCA is required to provide these spreadsheets to the Department of Agriculture to account for all grant funds used, as these are state funds. READ MORE...
DOWNLOAD REPORTING DOCUMENT HOW MUCH CAN AGENCIES APPLY FOR? An agency may apply for up to two thousand dollars per grant application at the beginning of each fiscal year and may apply for multiple grants during a fiscal year. Total available grant funds shall be based on the amount of funds collected each previous fiscal year.
Grants must specify how many surgeries will be performed and the species and gender of the animals undergoing surgery. The Department of Agriculture shall encourage participation from Tier 3 and Tier 4 counties. CAN AN AGENCY APPLY MORE THAN ONCE?
Agencies may only apply for one grant at a time. Once a grant is fulfilled, an agency may apply for another grant, provided that funds are available. Grants must be fulfilled within six months of receiving funds.
Once grants are completed, agencies must submit to No More Homeless Pets / South Carolina Animal Care and Control Association (SCACCA) a report identifying each person participating; the basis of eligibility for the program; whether animals are being spayed or neutered; dates of spaying or neutering and of rabies vaccines if applicable; descriptions of animals, including gender; and the appropriate amount charged toward the grant.
Any unused funds must be returned. If a copay was charged to participating individuals, then that amount must also be included. C opyright 2023 @ South Carolina Animal Care and Control Association South Carolina Animal Care and Control Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: South Carolina municipal shelters and 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organizations within the state. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
South Carolina Spay/Neuter Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
South Carolina Spay/Neuter Grant Program is funded by South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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