Women's Shelter Grant Program

Women's Shelter Grant Program is sponsored by AKC Humane Fund. The AKC Humane Fund provides financial assistance to domestic abuse shelters that accommodate pets. These grants offer essential operational support related to housing pets or capital improvements specifically for housing and maintaining pets.

Women’s Shelter Grant Application — AKC Humane Fund Domestic Violence Shelter Grants Domestic Violence Shelter Grants Is proud to be the leading organization that provides financial assistance to domestic abuse shelters that accept pets. Our grants make it easier for domestic violence shelters to welcome pets and help break the cycle of domestic abuse. Apply for a grant and tell us how you are helping pet owners at your facility.

Qualifications & Eligibility Applicant must be (A) a not-for-profit organization that provides temporary or permanent housing for victims of domestic abuse and their pets, or (B), a not-for-profit organization that provides temporary or permanent housing for pets of victims of domestic abuse and has a formal, established working relationship with at least one not-for-profit shelter for victims of domestic abuse.

Applicants in category (A) are preferred. Applicants representing a pet shelter (See category B above) must provide a letter of referral from at least one Shelter for Victims of Domestic Abuse that the applicant assists. The letter must be on the Domestic Abuse Shelter’s letterhead, signed by the Executive Director of the Domestic Abuse Shelter and detail the extent of the relationship between your organizations.

AKC Humane Fund℠ Women’s Shelter Grants are awarded for essential operational support relating to the housing of pets or capital improvements specifically for the housing and maintenance of pets. AKC Humane Fund℠ Rescue Grants may not be used for fundraising purposes.

An applicant may not apply for an AKC Humane Fund℠ Grant if it has been awarded a grant from the AKC Humane Fund℠ twice in the five calendar year period immediately preceding the application deadline. Applicants that are awarded grants must comply with a reporting process as indicated by the AKC Humane Fund℠.

Submitted Applications Must Include The following materials, in this order: Completed Grant Application form with additional sheets attached as needed to answer questions. The original form is required and must be signed and dated.

Regarding your organization, including the most recent financial statements (preferably audited), total current budget for the last completed fiscal year and for the current fiscal year of the organization, and a list detailing the principal sources of ongoing annual support for the organization. Copy of the IRS Determination Letter Confirming Section 501 (c)(3) status (if applicable).

Full Legal Name of Applicant Geographic Area(s) Served Most recent fiscal year end (DD/MM) (A) A Domestic Abuse Shelter (B) An Animal Shelter only? 2. Have you applied for an AKC Humane Fund grant previously?

If yes, in what year did you apply? 3. Were you awarded a grant from the AKC Humane Fund?

If yes, what year did you receive the award? 4(a) What is your organization’s purpose statement in its Articles of Incorporation or similar governing document? 4(b) What is the overall goal and mission of your organization?

5. List the award amount(s), source(s) and purpose(s) of any grants your organization has received from any grantmaking body in the last three years. 6.

In what way(s) has the ability to house pets at your shelter affected residents and your overall mission? 7. How many and what types of pets do you currently house at your shelter now?

8. How many and what types of pets can you accommodate at your shelter overall? 9.

Do you charge residents a fee for housing their pets? If yes, what is the fee per pet? 10.

How do you house pets in your shelter? In a separate room inside the shelter In residents’ rooms In a separate structure on the premises Other 11. Do you help residents identify and transition to pet-friendly permanent housing?

12. Do you have a relationship with a local AKC rescue group or animal shelter? If Yes, please describe and indicate the name and address of the organization.

13. Do you currently conduct fundraising activities specifically relating to the housing of pets at your shelter? 14.

How do you educate staff and residents about the purpose of housing and caring for pets at your shelter? 15. What percent of pet care at your shelter is carried out by residents, staff, volunteers, and others?

16. Amount of funds requested Pet-related operating costs or pet-related capital support Pet-related special project 17. How will the funds be used?

Provide a detailed proposed use of funds (if awarded). What are the outcomes you want to achieve with this grant? What is your plan for accomplishing the outcomes and your project timeline?

What is the capacity for your organization to carry out the plan? How will you evaluate the success and effectiveness of the program? Why should the AKC Humane Fund support your project/organization?

Is the organization party to any claim or lawsuit? Are there any business or judgment liens against the organization? Does the organization have any debts outstanding?

Is the organization an endorser or guarantor for any debts not listed on this Grant Application or the attached financial statements? Please attach the recent financial statements for your organization.

Please attach the IRS Determination Letter confirming Section 501 (c)(3) status of your organization By clicking on this checkbox, I agree and certify that I: (1) represent that I am duly authorized to execute and deliver this Grant Application on behalf of the organization; (2) certify to the truth of my statements above.

Further, by clicking on this checkbox, I agree and certify that I am authenticating the information provided as I would be with a written signature. Any misrepresentation on this application may result in the revocation of the grant.