Zoonosis Control Animal Friendly Spay and Neuter Grant Program for Cats and Dogs
Zoonosis Control Animal Friendly Spay and Neuter Grant Program for Cats and Dogs supports veterinary associations providing low-cost or free pet sterilizations to reduce pet overpopulation in Texas.
Funder: Texas Health and Human Services
Due Dates: November 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Central (Questions) | January 20, 2027, 10:30 a.m. Central (Applications)
Funding Amounts: Typically $5,000–$9,000 annually; $204,000 total available for a 12-month project period
Summary: Supports low-cost or free sterilizations of publicly owned dogs and cats to reduce pet overpopulation in Texas.
Key Information: Only local nonprofit veterinary medical associations with established low-cost or free public sterilization programs may apply.
Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) administers this grant on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Zoonosis Control Branch. It funds sterilization services for dogs and cats owned by members of the general public, offered at minimal or no cost to owners. Eligible service areas include all Texas counties.
The program addresses pet overpopulation and the cost barriers that can prevent owners from sterilizing their pets. Its focus is specifically on sterilization rather than broader animal services. Funding is provided through reimbursement, so recipients must finance operations with their own working capital before receiving payment for documented, eligible expenses.
