Are smaller organizations with less funding and resources expected to compete with larger group s accomplishments?
A. The goals for each organization should be proportionate to its size, resources, and track record. The goals for each organization will be determined collectively by the group. Q. In order to get a grant, an agency must be an adoption guarantee organization. What if a traditional shelter plans to become an adoption guarantee organization in 2-3 years? When will it be eligible for a grant? A. Traditional shelters cannot simply announce a plan to become an adoption guarantee organization someday and expect to be eligible for a Maddie’s Fund grant the agency must actually be in the process of phasing in adoption guarantee policies. Those who have an animal control contract with just a few months left on it may apply. But Maddie’s Fund awards grants to organizations with the best track record of no-kill accomplishments. Thus, the likelihood for funding increases with every year the agency can demonstrate successful no-kill programs.
