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SUMMARY:Grant Opportunity - 1/23/23 to 1/30/23 - Open Arms Challenge Application Window - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 2023 Open Arms Challenge where $420\,000 in grant prizes will be available!\nThis Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Twenty-two national organizations are joining forces to encourage animal shelters and foster-based organizations to pilot new approaches that welcome your entire community during the month of April. \nAnd as if increased inclusivity and community engagement weren’t incentive enough\, there’s also $420\,000 in grant prizes available! \nSave the date: Registration will open on January 23 and close on January 30\, 2023. \nThe goal of this Challenge is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. What that looks like is different for every organization. It can be as simple as providing literature in multiple languages or returning voicemails in a timely manner to overhauling the adoption application\, undertaking bias training or focusing on neighborhoods where adoption events are not held. \nImportant Dates: \n\nRegistration Period: Monday\, January 23\, 2023 – Monday\, January 30\, 2023 (Apply through our grants portal until 5pm PST on January 30\, 2023)\nPrep Period: March 1 – March 31\, 2023. This is your chance to prepare for your new welcoming practices (update policies/procedures\, train staff\, etc.)\nChallenge Period: April 1\, 2023 – April 30\, 203. During this time\, you will pilot your new practices.\nParticipation Reports Due: Friday\, May 19\, 2023 (see a sample of that report)\nFinal Report (via Zoom Huddle) for Award Winners: September 2023 (see sample questions)\n\nTo be considered to PARTICIPATE in this Challenge\, your organization must: \n\nBe a U.S.-based government agency or 501c3 public charity that focuses on dogs and/or cats\nBe a shelter\, foster-based organization or public charity that focuses on keeping pets and people together\nBe current on Maddie’s Fund grant reporting for any prior grants\nBe a member of Shelter Animals Count\nRegister for the Challenge by submitting a complete application through the Maddie’s Fund Grants Portal. You’ll be notified by February 17\, 2023 if you meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the Challenge.\nRecommended but not required: Maddie’s® Pet Forum\, Maddie’s® University\, Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Dashboard\n\nTo be considered for an AWARD from this Challenge\, your organization must: \n\nMeet the requirements above\nSubmit the Participation Report (due Friday\, May 19\, 2023 by 5pm PST). (View sample Participation Report) Please note\, this sample is provided for reference only and questions are subject to change.\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge.htm
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/grant-opportunity-1-23-23-to-1-30-23-open-arms-challenge-application-window-maddies-fund/2023-01-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230131
DTSTAMP:20260403T111415
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SUMMARY:Grant Opportunity - 1/23/23 to 1/30/23 - Open Arms Challenge Application Window - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 2023 Open Arms Challenge where $420\,000 in grant prizes will be available!\nThis Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Twenty-two national organizations are joining forces to encourage animal shelters and foster-based organizations to pilot new approaches that welcome your entire community during the month of April. \nAnd as if increased inclusivity and community engagement weren’t incentive enough\, there’s also $420\,000 in grant prizes available! \nSave the date: Registration will open on January 23 and close on January 30\, 2023. \nThe goal of this Challenge is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. What that looks like is different for every organization. It can be as simple as providing literature in multiple languages or returning voicemails in a timely manner to overhauling the adoption application\, undertaking bias training or focusing on neighborhoods where adoption events are not held. \nImportant Dates: \n\nRegistration Period: Monday\, January 23\, 2023 – Monday\, January 30\, 2023 (Apply through our grants portal until 5pm PST on January 30\, 2023)\nPrep Period: March 1 – March 31\, 2023. This is your chance to prepare for your new welcoming practices (update policies/procedures\, train staff\, etc.)\nChallenge Period: April 1\, 2023 – April 30\, 203. During this time\, you will pilot your new practices.\nParticipation Reports Due: Friday\, May 19\, 2023 (see a sample of that report)\nFinal Report (via Zoom Huddle) for Award Winners: September 2023 (see sample questions)\n\nTo be considered to PARTICIPATE in this Challenge\, your organization must: \n\nBe a U.S.-based government agency or 501c3 public charity that focuses on dogs and/or cats\nBe a shelter\, foster-based organization or public charity that focuses on keeping pets and people together\nBe current on Maddie’s Fund grant reporting for any prior grants\nBe a member of Shelter Animals Count\nRegister for the Challenge by submitting a complete application through the Maddie’s Fund Grants Portal. You’ll be notified by February 17\, 2023 if you meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the Challenge.\nRecommended but not required: Maddie’s® Pet Forum\, Maddie’s® University\, Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Dashboard\n\nTo be considered for an AWARD from this Challenge\, your organization must: \n\nMeet the requirements above\nSubmit the Participation Report (due Friday\, May 19\, 2023 by 5pm PST). (View sample Participation Report) Please note\, this sample is provided for reference only and questions are subject to change.\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge.htm
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/grant-opportunity-1-23-23-to-1-30-23-open-arms-challenge-application-window-maddies-fund/2023-01-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
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SUMMARY:Grant Opportunity - 9/15/23 to 9/29/23 - More Pets and People Together Grant Period - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) is announcing requests for proposals for the California for All Animals (C4AA) Program. We are excited to partner with you to make an impact on animal shelters and communities in California. \nThe More Pets and People Together Grants application period will be open to eligible organizations in California for 15 days beginning on Friday\, September 15\, 2023 at 7:00am PDT and ending on Friday\, September 29\, 2023 at 7:00pm PDT. \n\n\nThis grant cycle will focus on removing barriers in four focus areas: \n\nAdoptions\nFoster programming\nReturn to home/community/field\nIntake prevention services\n\nWe welcome innovation outside these focus areas in an outcomes process not listed above. \n\n\n\n\nWe recognize that sustainable change takes place over extended periods of time\, and we encourage organizations to use this funding opportunity to commit to any of the following incremental changes aimed at dismantling barriers and building bridges within the community. Each organization’s unique circumstances (whether it be budget\, staff capacity\, or general community resources) will dictate their approach. \n\n\nFor additional guidelines\, resources\, and to apply\, visit our website. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.californiaforallanimals.com/grants/mppt-grants/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/grant-opportunity-9-15-23-to-9-29-23-more-pets-and-people-together-grant-period-california-for-all-animals/2023-09-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Grant Opportunity - 9/15/23 to 9/29/23 - More Pets and People Together Grant Period - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) is announcing requests for proposals for the California for All Animals (C4AA) Program. We are excited to partner with you to make an impact on animal shelters and communities in California. \nThe More Pets and People Together Grants application period will be open to eligible organizations in California for 15 days beginning on Friday\, September 15\, 2023 at 7:00am PDT and ending on Friday\, September 29\, 2023 at 7:00pm PDT. \n\n\nThis grant cycle will focus on removing barriers in four focus areas: \n\nAdoptions\nFoster programming\nReturn to home/community/field\nIntake prevention services\n\nWe welcome innovation outside these focus areas in an outcomes process not listed above. \n\n\n\n\nWe recognize that sustainable change takes place over extended periods of time\, and we encourage organizations to use this funding opportunity to commit to any of the following incremental changes aimed at dismantling barriers and building bridges within the community. Each organization’s unique circumstances (whether it be budget\, staff capacity\, or general community resources) will dictate their approach. \n\n\nFor additional guidelines\, resources\, and to apply\, visit our website. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.californiaforallanimals.com/grants/mppt-grants/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/grant-opportunity-9-15-23-to-9-29-23-more-pets-and-people-together-grant-period-california-for-all-animals/2023-09-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Grant Opportunity - 2/26/24 - Open Arms Challenge Registration Period Begins - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the all-inclusive 2024 Open Arms Challenge! This grant Challenge is like no other. For the entire month of April 2024\, animal shelters\, foster-based organizations and public charities are encouraged to create a new program or expand an existing one focused on keeping pets and people together. Beginning in 2024\, there will only be one Challenge per year. \nApply to participate in the 2024 Open Arms Challenge between February 26 – March 6\, 2024. \nInterested organizations can apply through the Maddie’s Fund grants portal until 5pm PT on March 6\, 2024. \nTo be considered to PARTICIPATE in this Challenge\, your organization must be: \n\nA U.S.-based government agency or 501c3 public charity\nA shelter\, foster-based organization or other animal welfare organization focused on keeping pets and people together or animals in their communities\nFocused on dogs and/or cats\nAn active participant in Shelter Animals Count\nCurrent on all grant reporting for any prior Maddie’s Fund grants\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact grants@maddiesfund.org \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge-2024.htm
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/grant-opportunity-2-26-24-open-arms-challenge-registration-period-begins-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Grant Opportunity - 3/6/24 - Open Arms Challenge Registration Period Deadline - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the all-inclusive 2024 Open Arms Challenge! This grant Challenge is like no other. For the entire month of April 2024\, animal shelters\, foster-based organizations and public charities are encouraged to create a new program or expand an existing one focused on keeping pets and people together. Beginning in 2024\, there will only be one Challenge per year. \nApply to participate in the 2024 Open Arms Challenge between February 26 – March 6\, 2024. \nInterested organizations can apply through the Maddie’s Fund grants portal until 5pm PT on March 6\, 2024. \nTo be considered to PARTICIPATE in this Challenge\, your organization must be: \n\nA U.S.-based government agency or 501c3 public charity\nA shelter\, foster-based organization or other animal welfare organization focused on keeping pets and people together or animals in their communities\nFocused on dogs and/or cats\nAn active participant in Shelter Animals Count\nCurrent on all grant reporting for any prior Maddie’s Fund grants\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact grants@maddiesfund.org \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge-2024.htm
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/grant-opportunity-3-6-24-open-arms-challenge-registration-period-deadline-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
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