HomeMy WebLinkAboutPat Sanford Grant Concept PlanThe Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant
Concept Plan
June 2016
1) The Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant was established in 2016 in honor of Pat Sanford and her
support of animal welfare in Orange County. Grants may be made annually and the total
amount of grants each year is limited to no more than $500. Absent additional donations the
program should continue for a period of 10 years (2016-2026) with a maximum amount of $500
per year.
2) Grants may be made for a wide range of pilot or seed projects, or to supplement other programs,
projects and grants, provided that they directly support companion animals in Orange County,
including those animals servicing recreational or therapeutic purposes. Grants may be made to
individuals as well as organizations, within these guidelines.
3) Grants will be awarded through an open process on the basis of submitted applications. An
approved application must be used and applications will be posted on the Animal Services
website and otherwise be brought to the attention of the community.
4) Awards will be made by a committee consisting of three (3) members of the Animal Services
Advisory Board, the Animal Services Director, and an Animal Services staff members
designated by the Animal Services Director. The committee will make its evaluations on the
basis of the contributions of a proposed project to the welfare of companion animals in Orange
County.
5) Animal Services staff is responsible for making an annual announcement and communicating
with prospective applicants. The announcement will be made no later than August 15 of each
year and will be made using multiple modalities, including the Animal Services webpage and
Facebook page.
6) October 15 is the deadline for submitting a grant application, either electronically or via mail,
and the award committee will make a final decision no later than November 15. Animal
Services staff will inform the grant recipient, arrange receipt of the grant, and announce the
grant winner in a press release.
7) Modifications of the award program may be made by the Animal Services Advisory Board in
coordination with the Animal Services Director. Modification may include the awarded amount
of annual grants in the event that additional donations are received to support the Pat Sanford
Animal Welfare Grant.