The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Beagle Freedom Project (BFP). The Beagle Freedom Project is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to rescue dogs from laboratories and find them forever homes. To date, BFP has placed over 1,000 dogs in homes, and their work was recently featured in a major motion picture starring Harrison Ford and Karen Gillan. The DDAF grant will go towards funding BFP’s continued efforts to rescue and place laboratory dogs into loving homes.

What is the Doris Day Animal Foundation?

The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1978 by Hollywood actress Doris Day. The foundation provides financial assistance to animal welfare organizations and programs that promote the humane treatment of animals.

The DDAF has awarded grants to a variety of organizations, including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Humane Society International, and Best Friends Animal Society. In addition to its grant-making activities, the foundation also operates an animal rescue and adoption center in Carmel, California.

What is the grant for?

The Doris Day Animal Foundation Grant is a competitive grant that provides funding to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that support the rescue, spay/neuter, and adoption of animals. The foundation awarding the grant is committed to animal welfare and Doris Day's legacy of compassion for all living creatures.

How to apply for the grant

The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) offers a grant to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that support the mission of the Foundation. The grant provides funding for programs and projects that promote the humane treatment of animals.

To apply for the grant, eligible organizations must submit a written application to the Foundation. The application must include:

- A description of the program or project for which funding is requested

- The organization's 501(c)(3) determination letter

- An itemized budget for the program or project

- A list of the Board of Directors and their contact information

Applications can be submitted by email, mail, or fax. Email submissions are preferred. Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of the Foundation's decision within two weeks of submission.

Who is eligible for the grant?

The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) offers grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare. To be eligible for a grant from the DDAF, applicants must:

- Be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

- Demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare

- Have a project or program that will benefit animals

- Show evidence of financial need

When is the deadline to apply?

The Doris Day Animal Foundation Grant deadline is March 1st.

How will the grant be awarded?

The Doris Day Animal Foundation Grant will be awarded to one organization that demonstrates a commitment to the humane treatment of animals. The grant recipient will be selected by a panel of animal welfare experts and announced at the Doris Day Animal Foundation's annual gala.

For more information

If you are interested in applying for a Doris Day Animal Foundation Grant, please visit our website at www.ddaf.org. There you will find detailed information about the grant program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.

The Doris Day Animal Foundation Grant program is designed to support animal welfare organizations that promote the humane treatment of animals. We believe that all animals deserve to be treated with respect and compassion, and we are committed to supporting organizations that share this belief.

We encourage you to visit our website and learn more about the Doris Day Animal Foundation Grant program. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@ddaf.org. Read More