Gigi's Canine Transport Van Grant Program Application

Organization Basic Information
Name of Organization
Organization Type
EIN#
Organization Category (check all that apply)
Organization Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Is your Physical address the same as your mailing address?
Organization Physical Address (if different than mailing)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Organization's County/Parish for Physical Address
Website
Primary Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Position
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Eligibility Requirements

Must agree with all eligibility requirements to proceed to application
In order to proceed, you must agree to all the following eligibility requirements.
- Must be an open-intake U.S. municipal shelter, a 501(c)3 shelter with an open-intake policy, or a 501(c)3 rescue group with a transportation program.
- 50% or more of intake (for shelters) or animals transported (for rescue groups)must be dogs
- Canine intake for the past calendar year (2025) must be greater than 200 dogs
- Organization must be able to provide at least 3 years of canine intake/outcome records, and:
  - For 501(c)3 organizations, the past 3 years of 990 tax return forms, on request.
  - For municipal shelters, documentation of approval for the van grant by the appropriate fiscal authorities, on request.
- Organization must be able to demonstrate the ability to support all operating and repair costs relating to the vehicle (includes all maintenance, repair, insurance, and upkeep needed to keep the vehicle on the road).
- Organization must be able to commit to the grant program for at least 5 years.

G.E.T. Protocol

Gigi's Enhanced Transport Protocol
The Gigi’s Enriched Transport (GET) Protocol represents the next evolution of Gigi’s evidence-based approach to canine welfare in transport. Developed through years of operational experience, data collection, and applied research, this protocol establishes tiered best practices that can be adapted to a variety of shelter and rescue operations.

The GET framework is built on the understanding that stress in transported dogs is influenced by a complex interaction of physical and environmental factors—including noise, temperature, space, and duration. Each component of the protocol addresses these variables through structured, welfare-focused guidance that emphasizes achievable improvement rather than rigid compliance.

The purpose of the G.E.T. Protocol is to ensure the safe, comfortable, and calm transport of all dogs using evidence-based enrichment, environmental supports, and behavioral support.
I agree to adhere to and participate in the GET Protocol Research Study
I am familiar with the AAWA Best Practices for Transport and the AVMA Relocation for Adoption Best Practices. (If you are not, please review them at the above links.)
I agree, we are familiar with the above practices

Previous Year Animal Care Information
Total Animal Intake for previous calendar year
Total Canine Intake for previous calendar year
Total Live Canine Outcomes for previous calendar year
List of other animals cared for (intake, medical care, transport, etc.)

Current Transport Information
These next questions reflect the number of dogs
being transported into your organization's care from other organizations.

Please answer in terms of the number of individual dogs,
not the number of trips or the number of dogs per trip.
# of Dogs per month picked up from other shelters
# of Dogs per month picked up from other rescues
# of Dogs per month take in via open intake
# of Dogs per month picked up from other sources (please list sources below)
if no intake from other sources, please leave blank
Other Sources (not open intake)
These next questions reflect the number of dogs
being transported out of your organization's care to other organizations.

Please answer in terms of the number of individual dogs,
not the number of trips or the number of dogs per trip.
# of Dogs per month taken to other shelters
# of Dogs per month taken to other rescues
# of Dogs per month taken for medical treatment (spay/neuter, vaccine clinics, standard care)
# of Dogs per month taken to adoption events
# of Dogs per month taken to adoptive homes or fosters

Projected Transport Information
These next questions reflect the number of dogs
projected (estimated) to be transported into your organization's care if a van were to be granted to your organization.

Please answer in terms of the number of individual dogs,
not the number of trips or the number of dogs per trip.
Projected # of Dogs per month picked up from other shelters
Projected # of Dogs per month picked up from other rescues
Projected # of Dogs per month take in via open intake
Projected # of Dogs per month picked up from other sources (please list sources below)
if no intake from other sources, please leave blank
Other Sources (not open intake)
These next questions reflect the number of dogs
projected (estimated) to be transported out of your organization's care to other organizations.

Please answer in terms of the number of individual dogs,
not the number of trips or the number of dogs per trip.
Projected # of Dogs per month taken to other shelters
Projected # of Dogs per month taken to other rescues
Projected # of Dogs per month taken for medical treatment (spay/neuter, vaccine clinics, standard care)
Projected # of Dogs per month taken to adoption events
Projected # of Dogs per month taken to adoptive homes or fosters

Additional Transport Information
What vehicle(s) does your organization currently use for the transportation of dogs? (check all that apply)
Please describe the vehicles your organization currently uses to transport dogs. (Please include # of each type of vehicle)
A new van would be: (check all that apply)

In the following, please list at least 2 and no more than 5 current transport or shelter partners your organization picks up dogs from, and their locations.

If your organization does not transport dogs in from other organizations, please enter NA.
Organization Name (1)
Organization Address (1)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Name (2)
Organization Address (2)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Name (3)
Organization Address (3)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Name (4)
Organization Address (4)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Name (5)
Organization Address (5)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

In the following, please list at least 2 and no more than 5 current transport or shelter partners your organization takes dogs to and their locations.

If your organization does not transport dogs to other organizations, please enter NA.
Organization Name (1)
Organization Address (1)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Name (2)
Organization Address (2)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Name (3)
Organization Address (3)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Name (4)
Organization Address (4)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Name (5)
Organization Address (5)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Short Response Questions
What is your organization's mission or purpose?
Please tell us about how your organization helps dogs in your community and how a new transport van would improve your organizations ability to help dogs.

Additional Organization Information
Number of employees (full and part time)
Number of volunteers
Number of years in operation
Facebook Handle
Instagram Handle
Should be Empty:

Organization Basic Information

Eligibility Requirements

G.E.T. Protocol

Previous Year Animal Care Information

Current Transport Information

Projected Transport Information

Additional Transport Information

In the following, please list at least 2 and no more than 5 current transport or shelter partners your organization picks up dogs from, and their locations.

In the following, please list at least 2 and no more than 5 current transport or shelter partners your organization takes dogs to and their locations.

Short Response Questions

Additional Organization Information