Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program
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Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program supports California municipalities and nonprofits in providing spay and neuter services to reduce pet overpopulation in their communities.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: $450,000 awarded for the 2026 program
Summary: Competitive grants support spay and neuter services provided by California municipalities and nonprofit organizations to reduce pet overpopulation.
Key Information: Funding focuses on spay and neuter services, rather than research or other animal-related projects.
Description
The Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program is administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Through a competitive grant process, it provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in California for spay and neuter services. Its purpose is to help stop pet overpopulation in California communities.
The program is supported by two public contribution sources. The Pet Lover’s License Plate Program generates revenue from original purchases, annual renewals, and conversions of specialty license plates through the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund receives contributions made by California individuals in excess of their tax liability when filing annual tax returns.
