Application: Pawsitive Impact Program

About the Program

Who is eligible to apply:

Individuals or groups in grades K-12 falling under a service group such as scouts, 4-H, honor society, student council, etc. Must be officially affiliated with an organization and have a designated advisor or leader. Funding will not be awarded to individuals unaffiliated with a service group. Applicants must live or attend school in Prince William County, Manassas or Manassas Park, Virginia. Checks will be made out to the organization listed on this application. No checks will be made out to individuals.

Focus will be on companion animal projects. The funding aims to support projects as part of service awards for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H groups, Honor Societies, etc. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts earning the highest awards in their organizations are encouraged to apply. Winning projects should make a substantial impact on companion animals in the community. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by a committee appointed by Prince William SPCA. Funding is limited and not all proposals will receive financial support.

Before you begin, please read!

Application must be signed by a leader, advisor or other adult 21 years of age or older who is affiliated with the student’s organization.
This is a competitive program. Not all requests will be funded.
Applicants will be notified within 60 days if their request has been approved
We will not fund meals, entry fees, event sponsorships, or reimbursements to individuals. No funds may be used to support for another nonprofit organizations (other than applicant's).

Grant recipients must agree to:

• Designate a responsible adult 21 years or older on application and that person must assist with filling out the application
• Use funds only for the designated purpose
• Provide a grant report to Prince William SPCA within 1 month of completion of project
• Not transfer any grant proceeds to another organization, individual or group
• Return monies not used for grant purpose within 6 months of grant acceptance
• Notify Prince William SPCA of any other partners (funding or project) involved with project

Amounts Awarded: $75 - $1,000

Applications will be awarded on a rolling basis.

Name of Organization (include number of you have one) *

Troop, Pack, Den, etc., for example Girl Scout Troop 30091

Names and Grades of Individuals Participating in Project *

Troop or Main Contact Email *

This is the email we will use to contact you on.

Verify Email *

School Attended by Participants

Leader or Advisor Information

Must be 21 years of age or older

Name

First Name

Last Name

Leader's Email *

Verify Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Name of Your Project *

Example: New Animal Shelter Cages or Spay/Neuter Awareness Workshop

What is your idea? This is you chance to "Wow" us! *

Grant Funding amount *

$75 - $500

List any other community partners you are working with on the project

Example: Vets, Animal Shelter, Dog Trainers, etc.

Is this project part of a high award? *

Example: Eagle Scout or Gold Award?

Yes

What is your area of interest? *

Cruelty (animals in hot cars, tethering, identifying acts of cruelty)

Wildlife

Adoption (increase shelter adoption, shelter pet awareness vs. breeder or pet store, pet food pantry

Enrichment for pets (shelter pets and family pets)

Behavior (litter box, dog park socialization)

Humane Education

Healthy Pets (nutrition, poisons)

Spay/Neuter (why is it important, myths)

Other (please explain in "Additional Info" field)

Supporting Documents

Upload information on you budget, detailed plans about the project, and other information that will help us award this grant to your group.

All grant recipients must provide a written report to Prince William SPCA one month after project is completed. If your project is not completed, funds must returned to the Prince William SPCA no later than 6 months after check issuance. Do you agree? *

Extensions will be provided upon request.

Yes

Signature of Leader or Advisor *

By typing your name in this field, you confirm all the information in this application is true and correct and if awarded funding, you will guarantee the funds are used for their intended purposes.