RFP - Deschutes County Spay and Neuter Grant Program

Deschutes County is currently soliciting applications for grants to local non-profit organizations which promote and/or provide spay and neuter services.  A total of $12,500 is available for multiple grant awards. Applications must be received in the Deschutes County Department of Administrative Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2017.

In November 2007, Deschutes County Dog License and Pet ID Applications were revised to allow a voluntary donation to support spay and neuter services. Each year, these donations, periodically supplemented by additional funds authorized by the Board of County Commissioners, are offered to non-profit organizations which provide spay and neuter services in Deschutes County for pets whose owners are unable to access or afford the procedure. Grant funds may also be used for educational or promotional programs focused on encouraging or expanding spay and neuter procedures in Deschutes County.

To be eligible for the program, applicants must be designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, located in Deschutes County, and able to certify that grant proceeds will be used in support of Deschutes County residents.

Applications will be evaluated based on several criteria, including organizational stability, connection to grant funding objectives, and ability to leverage the grant funds to access other financial support.

The deadline to submit an application is 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2017 and grants are expected to be awarded by the end of June.  Completed applications must be received in the Deschutes County Department of Administrative Services by the stated deadline.  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.  Completed applications may be sent electronically to judithu@deschutes.org.