Grant Application

GRANTS

Grant proposals will be evaluated on the following abilities:

• • • Humanely trap cats and release them back into their colonies.  Must have a mindset that colony cats can live a happy life when cared for.  

• • • Ensure all cats are S/N, and receive initial vaccines.  FIV and FeLV testing need not be routinely conducted unless medically necessary.  Ensure S/N occurs before or concurrent with any adoptions;

• • • We prefer to use www.catstats.org data to monitor the colonies we help.  Catstats includes colony name and location, # of cats at start of colony vs. current, and # S/N.  The app is administered confidentially and paid for by LBCCF.  This does not preclude caretakers from maintaining their own records. 

• • • Trappers should have a minimum of 2 years experience or be willing to take training and be mentored by an experienced trapper.  Prefered training would include 2-hour online TNR Certificate course from Community Cats podcast or equivalent as well as continuing education, as recommended by LBCCF;

• • • Respond to communication with LBCCF (phone, email, text) promptly; and

• • • Provide detailed expense accounting, as necessary to maintain LBCCF non-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).