This grant funds projects that increase access to low-cost spay/neuter services for New York residents on public assistance or who have adopted pets from qualified organizations.
Funder: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadlines)
Funding Amounts: No minimum or maximum; past awards up to $340,000+ total per cycle; actual award sizes vary by project.
Summary: Funds projects that expand or sustain low-cost spay/neuter services for eligible New York pet owners and adopted animals.
Key Information: Only one project per application; multiple applications allowed; organizations in exempt counties may only serve animals outside those counties.
This program, administered by the ASPCA on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, supports projects that increase access to affordable spay/neuter services for New York State residents who either receive public assistance or have adopted pets from qualified New York State organizations. Funding may be used for direct surgical subsidies, infrastructure improvements, consumable supplies, staff payroll, administrative support, and related activities that expand or sustain low-cost spay/neuter services. The program is governed by New York State law and is subject to change based on legal or regulatory amendments.