Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc Grants

Grants for small, underfunded animal rescues and shelters throughout Virginia toward the goal of a No-Kill VA (e.g., foster, return-to-home, surrender intervention, spay/neuter and community outreach programs). Grants range from $500 to $5,000; applicants may request up to $5,000 twice a year, with a maximum annual award of $10,000. Eligible applicants: Small, underfunded rescue organizations and shelters throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia; small shelters are defined as those with budgets of $300,000 or less.; Must have a valid 501c3 status or be a contract-holding shelter or rescue in Virginia.; Must have a written strategic plan with the goal of saving 90% or more of the animals surrendered or transferred in, yearly.; Must earn less than $300,000 revenue per year.; Applicants may request up to $5,000 twice a year, with a maximum annual award of $10,000.; Applicants must have all reports for past grants submitted, and be in good standing, before applying for new funding.; Not funded by this fund: administrative expenses and payroll; mileage that is not related to the treatment of animals; emergency pet care; and items excluded by the foundation's grant guidelines.; Must be current with all state and federal reporting requirements (foundation-wide guideline).; Foundation-wide: no grants to organizations that, in their constitution, bylaws or practices, discriminate against a person or group because of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief (targeting services to populations needing specialized programs is permitted).; Foundation-wide exclusions: individuals; requests that violate the Nondiscrimination Policy; requests for regranting purposes; fundraising campaigns or events; advancement of capital or endowment campaigns.; Foundation-wide exclusions: political doctrine, political campaigns, and lobbying; religious activities, proselytization or projects that exclusively serve religious or sectarian purposes (religious organizations providing non-religious community services will be considered); debt payment or legal settlements; retroactive funding or reimbursement for completed projects, programs, and equipment; national and statewide organizations that cannot demonstrate a strong local presence.; Applications must be submitted through the foundation's online grants system.; Funds should be used within 10 months from the grant award; recipients must sign a grant agreement (public acknowledgment, expenditure as specified, return of unused funds, final narrative and financial reports within 30 days of the end of the grant term).. Geography served: Commonwealth of Virginia. Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis to be responsive to needs..