UNPUB_Meacham Grant Application Form

The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant was established in 1969, in memory of Ms. Tressa Meacham, to provide financial assistance to agencies for shelter expansion or improvements. Only animal sheltering agencies (public or private) and rescue groups are considered for the Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant. Individuals, businesses and corporations are not provided for in the guidelines of the fund. Grant money must be used to increase and/or improve the quality of care given to animals. Grants may be awarded in any amount up to $4,000. Funding to any one agency is limited to $4,000 per fiscal year.

The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant can help with projects such as:

Animal environment enrichment
Equipment for veterinary care
Equipment for spay/neuter
Kennel or cattery renovation
Capital campaigns
Equipment that positively impacts the welfare of animals in the shelter

Meacham Grants may not be used for supplementing an agency’s operating budget, reducing deficits, purchasing vehicles, fundraising (e.g., gift shops, thrift stores), or for performing routine maintenance.

Agencies receiving grants for construction or capital improvement must either: 1) own the property on which such improvements will be made; or 2) hold a long-term lease, with a minimum of five years remaining, on the property and/or facility.

Organizations receiving funds for any purpose are accountable to American Humane Association for the use of the grant monies as designated in the proposal.

At the completion of the project, or one year after the date of the award (whichever comes first), the grantee must submit a report indicating the deposition of funds and photographic or other evidence of the construction, improvement, or equipment provided by the grant.

A plaque or other permanent acknowledgement of the award must be displayed by organizations that receive awards from this grant.

Organizations may be requested to forward copies of receipts, invoices, and other documents in support of their report. All materials, including photographs, become the property of American Humane Association and will not be returned to the submitting party.

Before submitting an application, applicants must ensure that it includes all of the following documents or their request will be considered incomplete and may be denied:

Copy of 501(c)(3) determination letter
Completed application
Signed general release (Revised version includes the photo and media release).
A detailed description of the project plan and its impacts for the animals as well as the agency/organization.
A detailed project completion plan.
A project budgetary proposal including quotes and estimated costs for implementation.

To qualify for our grants, your agency must be one of the following (please indicate which one):*

Non-profit 501c(3) (e.g., non-profit agency, animal welfare organization, rescue group)Municipal agency (e.g., animal control; county or city agency)

Name of Agency*

Agency E-mail*

Agency Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Name of Agency Contact*

First NameLast Name

Contact Phone Number (if different than agency)

Area CodePhone Number

Contact E-mail (if different than agency)

Agency Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Contact Address (if different than agency)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

IMPORTANT: Supporting documentation must be attached to this application.

Upload Photos: (As needed to show proposed location, equipment, etc.). Use this tool to upload photos from your computer or from Google Drive, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Dropbox, etc).

Please provide a detailed description of the project plan and its impact for the animals as well as the agency or organization.*

Provide a detailed project completion plan:*

Provide a budgetary proposal including estimated costs for implementation of your project. Please also include why you feel this project is eligible for Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant funding.*

Upload project estimates*

Upload a File

Type of organization:*

Upload a copy of your 501(c)3 determination letter (required for non-profits).*

Upload a File

Upload signed release form.*

Upload a File

Download media release form here.

Disclosure & Agreement:

By signing below, I agree that I have submitted this application in good faith and my submission fits the eligibility requirements set for this grant. Further, I indicate that I understand and agree to abide by the rules, guidelines and requirements of the grant. I also indicate by signing below that I understand incomplete applications and/or the submission of false information may result in my application being denied. Further, I understand that I may be barred from future funding opportunities made available by American Humane should I falsify any information on my application. Additionally, my signature indicates that I understand funding is limited and therefore only select applicants will receive grant funding. Finally, by signing below, I indicate that I understand American Humane Association will use selected cases/grant awards for fundraising purposes and that I give the organization, and it’s employee, officers, directors or representatives the authority to do so.

Disclosure and Agreement Signature:*

MEACHAM Grant Application

Basic Agency Info

Required Photos & Documents