Deadline: 4/27/2018
Amount: unspecified
Website: https://www.usmayors.org/pets/
Description:
The purpose of this program is to promote, support, and expand pet-friendly programs and policies in America’s cities. Awards will support both new and existing projects in the following two funding categories:
- Category A: education and programming: examples of eligible projects include: Signage and a public education campaign to increase responsible pet ownership behaviors, such as always using a leash or picking up pet waste
- A “pets welcome” business initiative to help local businesses create a pet-friendly business district
- Category B: pet-friendly infrastructure: examples of eligible projects include: Developing a dog park or other pet-friendly green space
- Adding pet waste or hydration stations in an area that does not currently have them
- Enhancing an animal shelter, such as adding a dog run or a cat enrichment space