Spay/Neuter Grant for Tennessee Organizations
Eligibility:
Government shelters or 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee.
Provides spay and neuter services for dogs and cats.
Grant Coverage:
Covers spay and neuter procedures only.
Does not cover expenses like fences or food.
Procedure Requirements:
Procedures must be performed by a Tennessee clinic with a licensed Tennessee veterinarian.
Funding Source:
Funding is from sales of the Spay/Neuter license plate.
Application Process:
Send an email to animal.friendlygrants@tn.gov to be added to the grant information email list.
Set up an account as an Edison Supplier: Edison Supplier Portal
Fill out the application when available in the spring and submit supporting documentation.
Awards are determined based on various factors such as procedure price, number of animals served, counties served, etc.
Once awarded, sign and return the contract. It goes through Department of Agriculture approval.
Contracts are entered into Edison, and invoices are created and emailed to the organization.
During the fiscal year, organizations perform procedures, fill out invoices with procedure information, and send them to the Animal Friendly email for reimbursement.
Note: Application availability and award criteria subject to change.
