This grant offers funding to help domestic violence shelters expand their facilities to accommodate victims and their pets, including service and emotional support animals. The program aims to address the issue that many shelters currently do not allow pets, which can be a barrier for victims seeking safety.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that operate domestic violence shelters and are interested in expanding their services to include housing for victims' pets. The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants as it is marked as 'UNRESTRICTED'.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Missing the application deadline
- Not operating a domestic violence shelter
- Not planning to expand services to include pets
What You May Need
- Proof of operating a domestic violence shelter
- Detailed expansion plan for pet accommodations
- Budget proposal
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Very short application window
- Ensure all documents are ready before the posting date
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any entity interested in expanding domestic violence shelters to include pet accommodations. This includes a wide range of organizations as the eligibility is marked 'UNRESTRICTED', meaning there are no specific limitations on who can apply.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that operate domestic violence shelters and are interested in expanding their services to include housing for victims' pets. The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants as it is marked as 'UNRESTRICTED'.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Missing the application deadline
- Not operating a domestic violence shelter
- Not planning to expand services to include pets
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to expand shelter facilities to accommodate pets, including renovations, purchasing necessary equipment, and covering operational costs associated with housing pets alongside victims.
Total Program Funding
$2,200,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 23, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a domestic violence shelter
- Prepare a detailed plan for pet accommodation expansion
- Gather financial documents and statements
- Draft a budget proposal for the grant
- Obtain letters of support from partners or stakeholders
- Submit the application by the deadline