ANIMAL PROTECTION FUNDING PRIORITIES

Over the past two decades, we have collectively alleviated fear, pain and suffering in countless animals’ lives, advanced and expanded the rights of all non-human animals, defended the laws that protect them, and created new policies to address new grievances against them. We have rescued, rehomed, relocated and rehabilatated.

And while we can celebrate our many successes, we must also confront the enormous challenge of our current economic crisis. According to the Council on Foundations, foundations have reported declines in asset values that average 35%. Decreased giving is expected to continue through 2010 as foundations grapple with plunging investment portfolio values.

We are keenly aware that animals comprise the most vulnerable populations, especially in this current crisis.  Nevertheless, the Foundation will have to narrow its focus and priorities in our efforts to help where help is needed most.

Please read the following Guidelines and Criteria for Funding carefully and contact us prior to submitting a proposal.

By working together, creatively and opportunistically, with hope and with vision, we will continue to protect and give sanctuary to the underserved, the voiceless, the persecuted, and the helpless. Please feel free to call upon us if we can offer advice or counsel.

Sincerely,

Melanie A. Lambert

Program Director – Animal Protection

ANIMAL PROTECTION
Guidelines & Criteria for Funding

For the Fiscal Year
July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010

Companion Animals:

1. Cats only

2. Spay neuter only

3. Rural communities only in the Western U.S. and the Mid-Western U.S.

4. No grants over $5,000

Currently no grants will be considered from California, the Northeastern U.S. or the Southern U.S.

Wildlife:

North America and the British Isles only.

We will only accept proposals for protecting wildcats with special priority given to cougars and bobcats.

Other Program Areas:

In all other program areas, funding will only be considered when there are matching grants and/or collaboration with other nonprofits and foundations.

ALL PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SENT DIRECTLY TO

The Summerlee Foundation

5556 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, Texas 75225 (USA)

The Summerlee Foundation

5556 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, Texas 75225 (USA)

Phone: 214-363-9000 Faxline: 214-363-1941 • Toll Free 1-888-363-9003

E-mail: info@summerlee.org