It Takes Balls: Southern California – Spay & Neuter Grant Application
Applications accepted through March 30, 2026. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicant clinic/org must be located in one of these counties: Imperial County, Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County. Grant recipients will be notified via email by May 15th. Those not receiving grants will not receive a notification.
Documents
In addition to completing all questions on application, please upload IRS letter of determination, W9 and list of board members on your organization’s letterhead.
IRS letter of determination
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W9
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List of board members on organization’s letterhead
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Organization’s/Clinic Legal Name
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Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)
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How long has your org/clinic been in continuous operation?
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What month/day is the end of your org/clinic's fiscal year?
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In what county is your organization/clinic located?
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e.g. Orange County
Mailing Address for Organization/Clinic
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Payee Mailing Address (if different than above)
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Which applies to your organization/clinic?
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Nonprofit (501c3)
Government Agency / Animal Shelter
Clinic
If you are with a Government Agency or clinic and are associated with a non-profit “Friends of” group, please indicate their name and contact information.
Primary Project Contact Person
Name
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Title / Function in Org
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Phone
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Email
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Secondary Project Contact Person
Name
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Title / Function in Org
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Phone
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Email
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Financial Officer
Name
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Title / Function in Org
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Phone
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Email
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What is the average cost per procedure for spay and neuter services your org/clinic charges?
This should NOT include costs of vaccines microchips, or any other medical procedures. Do not use a price range; use an average if it is a range.
Cat Spay $
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Dog Spay $
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Cat Neuter $
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Dog Neuter $
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Please indicate the number of all cats and dogs that received spay/neuter procedures performed/provided by your org/clinic during the past year.
January 1 – December 31
Cats
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Dogs
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If you have a detailed list, it can be provided as a separate document.
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What are your goals for spay/neuter procedures for the current year?
Cats
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Dogs
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What is the PRIMARY county your organization/clinic services?
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What other counties does your organization/clinic service?
What is the target demographic intended to be served by the MuttNation grant?
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e.g. Low income indigent, elderly, foster animals being adopted by target population, etc.
Does your org/clinic ask for documentation of the financial need of individuals in the target population? If so, please describe.
Would your org/clinic be able to continue its program without this grant?
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No
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Last year, did your org receive grants from any other orgs or government agencies that was used for spay or neuter for cats and/or dogs?
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No
Yes
If so, what was the amount?
In dollars.
Is your org/clinic a brick and mortar animal shelter?
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No
Yes
Does your org provide post-surgical pain and monitoring instructions?
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No
Yes
Shelter Vet
If your shelter does not have a vet on staff, but has a strong relationship with a vet providing low-cost services, please indicate.
Name
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Phone
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Email
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How long has the vet been with or working with your shelter?
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Reporting
Grant recipients will receive a Reporting Form to be completed and returned every two months, beginning July 15th, with a final report due Jan. 15, 2027.
Signature
Name of Org/Clinic
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Printed Name of Org/Clinic Representative
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Title of Org/Clinic Representative
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Signature of Org/Clinic Representative
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Date
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Month
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Day
Year
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