CLEVELAND – Pets for the Elderly, a national nonprofit organization that provides companionship to senior individuals through shelter pet ownership and retention services, has announced it will be awarding one-time grants up to $10,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) U.S. shelters or their “friends of” organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation. The eligible shelters, including those that are currently part of the PFE network, can apply for funding to help older adopters (60+) or older pet owners who use services through that shelter. The deadline for applying is November 4, 2022.
Founded in 1992, PFE pays a portion of the adoption fee for seniors adopting a dog or cat at one of Pets for the Elderly’s participating shelters across the U.S. In 2020, the organization expanded its program to include funding for shelter programs that cover veterinary services, retention services, food shortage support, and other services for senior animal adopters aged 60 and over. That PFE funding is implemented through a certified Pets for the Elderly partner shelter and includes routine veterinary care, surgery, food, home visits and grooming.
Applicants for the new one-time grant(s) will be allowed to apply for one of three services: either to reduce the cost of adoption for older adults, provide veterinarian/dental care for the pet owned by an older adult, or for retention service. The one-time grant will be for various amounts from $5,000 to $10,000, and will be applied for on a simple one page. Recipients will be asked to show how the funding was used (stories, photos, etc.) and encouraged to share on social media as well. Additionally, they may be considered for permanent addition to the Pets for the Elderly program. To learn more about the grant or to download the application form, visit https://www.petsfortheelderly.org/grant-applications/2022/
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