APPLICATIONS SHOULD PROVIDE FINANCIAL DETAIL, THE REASON FOR THE GRANT REQUEST AND THE INTENDED IMPACT OF THE GRANT. PRESENTATION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS AT BOARD MEETINGS IS PREFERRED.

AWARDS SHOULD PROMOTE THE HUMANE CARE AND WELFARE OF COMPANION ANIMALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, SPAY AND NEUTER, DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO ANIMALS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS, AND DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH VETERINARIANS AND LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS.