Opportunity Information
Title
2023 Pet Lover's License Plate Program
Description
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting a competitive solicitation process to award funding under the Pet Lover's License Plate Program. This program is funded by fees associated with the original purchase, annual renewal, and conversion of Pet Lovers License Plates from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
The purpose of this program is to help stop pet overpopulation in California by providing funds for spay/neuter services to municipalities and non‐profit organizations in California. The revenue received from the sale and renewal of the license plate is awarded annually through grant agreements to eligible organizations.
Awarding Agency Name
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Agency Contact Name
Briana Perez
Agency Contact Phone
(916) 657-3231
Agency Contact Email
grants@cdfa.ca.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Other
Category Explanation
Spay/Neuter
Departments
Office of Grants Administration
Subjects
Opportunity Manager
Briana Perez
Additional Users
Posted Date
Archive Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
Assistance Listings Number
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$488,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
This program is funded by fees associated with the original purchase, annual renewal, and conversion of Pet Lovers License Plates from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Funding Restrictions
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$50,000.00
Award Floor
$25,000.00
Award Start Date
Award End Date
Award Announcement Date
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Expected Number of Awards
11
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
No
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Allow Multiple Applications
No
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
Other Submission Requirements
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Session Date and Time
Conference Info / Registration Link
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
County Governments, City or township governments, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Others
Additional Eligibility Information
To be eligible, an organization must be:
A veterinary facility that is registered and in good standing with the Veterinary Medical Board, overseen by responsible licensee manager licensed and in good standing with the Veterinary Medical Board.
Operated by one of the following: a California city, county, or city and county, an animal care or control agency, or a nonprofit meeting the requirements of Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code that is registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State.
A California city, county, or city and county animal control agency or nonprofit shelter holding a municipal contract that offers spay and neuter services for dogs and cats owned by individual members of the public is required to be current on its yearly rabies reporting requirements to the State Department of Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Section.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
Please visit the Spay and Neuter website for further information relating to the Pet Lover's License Plate Program.