Proposals are solicited from public and private animal shelters, as defined by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Veterinary Division.  The NCVMA is offering a one-time grant of up to $2500 to assist North Carolina shelters in making improvements and to ensure shelters are in compliance with the NC Department of Agriculture inspection guidelines.  Monies may only be used to make necessary repairs to housing facilities and primary enclosures or to make necessary facility upgrades that support animal welfare in the shelter.  Grant monies from the NCVMA may not be used for personnel expenditures or for medications.

Review Process and Dispersal of Funds

Grants proposals are reviewed on a continuing basis by the NCVMA Animal Welfare Committee.  Grants/grant amounts will be awarded based on financial and physical need. Successful applicants will be notified by email or telephone after the review process.

A copy of a follow up animal shelter NC Department of Agriculture inspection report or a report detailing the work’s completion should be forwarded by the shelter to the NCVMA. We encourage shelters to take before and after photos within 30 days of receiving grant money and submit to the NCVMA.