Grant ID:
1785
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2018 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Grant |
Municipal |
$25,000.00 |
Putnam County Board of County Commissioners |
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Application Information |
Demographics
Putnam County Animal Control
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www.putpets.com
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Lisa Suarez
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Enforcement Division Manager
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[email protected]
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Kevin Powell
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[email protected]
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2509 Crill Avue, Suite 300
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Palatka
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Florida
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32178
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386-326-7166
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386-329-1919
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386-937-0244
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Agency Details
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Begin:
10/01/16
End:
09/30/17
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$454,061.00
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$454,061.00
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Full Time:
8
Part Time:
0
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1
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10.00
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We have received grant funding in the past from the Animal Friend Organization.
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Years Funded: 2011, 2013, 2015 Year(s) denied/incomplete:
2017
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Grant # | Proposal Year | Proposal Title | Status |
220 | 2011 | Putnam County No-Cost Spay Neuter Program | Funded |
349 | 2013 | Putnam County 2013 No-Cost Spay/Neuter Program | Funded |
1476 | 2015 | Spay & Neuter | Funded |
1706 | 2017 | 2017 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Grant | Denied |
1785 | 2018 | 2018 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Grant | Funded |
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Describe your Organization:
Applicant Qualifications
For your organization, in the last complete fiscal year:
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770
cats and
860
dogs were admitted.
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759
cats and 853
dogs were adopted. |
11
cats and 7
dogs were euthanized. |
759
cats and 853
dogs were sterilized. |
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Briefly describe your animal programs:
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If your program performs adoptions, are all animals sterilized before adoption?
No
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If not all, what percentage of animals are not currently sterilized before adoption?
10%
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If not all, how are animals selected for sterilization before adoption?
If the animal is not old enough to be sterilized prior to adoption.
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If not all, describe your sterilization policies and procedures for assuring sterilization
after adoption:
We use a voucher system. When a person adopts an animal a voucher is given to that person to take to a local vet.
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Give additional background information on your organization's programs as they relate
to this application and the qualifications of the personnel who will be in charge
of this program. Show that you have the ability to carry out this program.
We have 1 animal control supervisor, 3 animal control officers, 3 shelter attendants, 1 staff assistant on staff. We intend to use the low-income spay/neuter program to help certain applicants that meet the income requirements for low-cost spay/neuter.
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If you currently have a program for sterilization of cats and/or dogs, describe
your current level of funding and productivity and why additional resources are
needed?
Putnam County has the highest percentage of persons living below the poverty level of the State. As such, citizens are not able to spay/neuter their animals creating for unwanted animals in the county. At this time we have UF vet doctor and students helping the county by visiting shelter to provide assistance when they can as well as provide free spay and neuters when possible. Doc Tony and Jen Deane with Pit Sisters also help the county pay for vet bills.
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Target Population |
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TNR Managed Colony Feral Cat Program/Community Cats (Free-Roaming and/or Owned) Program
Define the precise boundaries of the colony or targeted area, including estimate of square miles.
N/A
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What is the criteria used for determining the target area(s) and/or eligibility for this program?
N/A
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Describe whether the targeted area is rural, suburban, or urban. Is it commercial, residential, agricultural, or a designated special land use?
N/A
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Estimated number of cats in the target colony area
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0
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Estimated number that are currently sterilized: 0
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Projected reduction after utilizing the grant: 0
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For TNR program, describe the ability to maintain lifelong care for remaining cats, commitment level of volunteers/organizations, etc.
N/A
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Do current city/county ordinances address TNR or free-roaming cats?
No
Please explain what is allowed:
(NOTE: FAF will not fund any program this is inconsistent with local ordinances.) |
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For TNR program, list any groups or government agencies who support this TNR effort:
N/A
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Describe any effort to lessen the negative impact on local wildlife.
N/A
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Describe efforts that will be made to mitigate current or potential nuisance issues.
N/A
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Will the cats be ear-tipped?
No
Will the cats be microchipped?
No
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Provide any additional information that will help the grant selection
committee understand how this program will operate to achieve its goals.
N/A
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Objectives |
What do you hope to accomplish with these funds (objectives should be specific
and quantifiable)?
To decrease the number of intakes of stray and unwanted cats and dogs. |
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How does this program increase the number of sterilization surgeries above the
existing baseline?
This program will increase the baseline sterilization surgeries by adding 500 more sterilized animals. This would not be possible due to low income status of the owners. |
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Methods |
What criteria will you use to determine eligibility for your program?
Participants will need to show proof of residency within Putnam County. They must also show proof of income such as their most recent tax return or proof of assistance such as social security, Medicaid, etc. Additionally every animal sterilized must be up to date on their vaccinations. Vaccination cost would have to be paid by the dog or cat owners. |
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How will you advertise the program? Explain how the advertising will reach the target
audience.
We will use our local newspaper and radio station within the county. We will use our website, social media and Facebook page. We will also use county's website such as DMV to promote license plate. Also post flyers at local participating veterinarian offices. |
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How will you address barriers to full use of the program such as transportation,
illiteracy, and cultural hurdles?
Our flyers and social posting will be offered in English and Spanish. We will use public access channel on cable to help resolve barriers. |
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Does this project involve the transportation of animals by someone other than
the client? If so, describe the vehicles, methods for confinement, personnel training,
liability releases used to assure the safety of the animals and handlers.
Not at this time. |
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Veterinary Services |
What arrangements have you made with veterinarians to perform the surgeries?
We attempt to work with all of our veterinaries. Dr. Shelton has a letter attached to this application.
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Are they:
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Veterinary Practices
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Fee Range
What is the fee range to be paid for spay and neuter and what is the distribution
to be paid by the client vs. the grant program? Keep in mind that Florida Animal
Friend grant funds may only be used for costs directly associated with sterilization
surgery (including anesthesia and pain control) and not for other items such as
vaccines, testing, licensing, and capital purchases.
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Please check each item below to indicate additional services offered at the time
of surgery, whether the client is required to pay for them, and if so what the fee
is. For example, if an examination is required for surgery but is not charged to
the client it would be marked: Required
Yes, Fee to client
No
None of the anticipated grant funds can be used for any of the above services, except for pain medication.
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If necessary, please explain the procedures and fees described above:
The vaccinations and license are required by ordinance every year. They will have to provide proof of this being done prior to obtaining the voucher.
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Is this a voucher program?
Yes
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If so, how will you assure compliance with the program?
Each pet owner will have to make an appointment with one of the participating veterinarians.
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For your voucher program, how have you determined the capacity of the veterinarians listed above to handle the projected capacity?
We have discussed the program with them when we had the previous grant. They will schedule them during their normal operating hours.
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Will you have the ability to report the number of vouchers issued and the percentage that result in S/N surgeries?
yes
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Other Information |
Provide any additional information that will help the grant selection committee
understand how the program will operate to achieve its goals.
Our goal is to reduce the number of animals that come into our shelter of stray and/or unwanted pets. This grant will help reduce the numbers of animals that need to be euthanized and help us reach our ultimate goal of becoming a no kill facility. |
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Budget |
Total number of sterilization surgeries projected:
Cats:
200
Dogs: 300
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Total budget requested (Budget should not exceed $25,000):
$25,000.00
Average cost/surgery projected:
$50.00
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Describe any expenses that are not included in the grant and how they will be paid for (for example, vaccines, microchipping, ear notching, etc.):
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Describe any other funding sources for this program, i.e. other grants, targeted fundraising efforts, budget allocation, etc.
None at this time, but are searching for other grant opportunities.
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What percent of the total cost of the program would this projected grant cover?
100
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Timeline |
All projects must be completed within 12 months of receipt of funding. |
Projected start date:
08/01/18/
Projected end date:
08/01/19 |
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Unexpended funds
Any unexpended funds must be refunded to Florida Animal Friend within 30 days of the end of the project.
Requests for extensions
Requests for time extensions are discouraged and not often granted. If it is imperative to request an extension, such request must be made in writing at least 30 days prior to the end of the project. It is FAF’s policy to seldom grant more than a 30-60 day extension.
Failure to submit reports and requests within the required time period will impact your agency’s future grant applications. |
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Future Funding to Sustain Public Spay/Neuter |
*Explain how the organization plans to fund this program in the future. Having sustainable plans
including other grants, local donations and other services generating revenue enhances the chances of receiving this grant.
We intend to continually look for grants to assist with spay/neutering for our low income community. We are discussing options with the Commissioners to use money that we bring in to Animal Control as a way to help fund this program. |
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Promotion of Florida Animal Friend Spay/Neuter License Plate |
*Applicants selected for funding are expected to publicize their grant in support of their spay/neuter program and promote the sale of the Animal Friend license plate via press releases, newsletters, website links, social media, etc. Please describe your plan to promote the Florida Animal Friend Spay/Neuter License Plate. Grantees are required to submit documentation of promotional endeavors with their final report.
We will promote the Animal Friend license plate program by including it on flyers, advertisements on our website and Facebook page as well as local newspaper, public access television and local radio stations. We will also reach out to some of the local rescues and have them advertise as well. |
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