Duffield
Boost Grants
Designed to support nonprofit veterinary care providers with one-time grants of $10,000 to support their work to deliver free or low-cost care in their communities.
DCDF will award 250 Duffield Boost Grants until the $2.5 million pool runs out. Grant recipients will have discretion on how the funds are used, provided they support the direct delivery of free or low-cost veterinary care.
Examples of qualifying expenses:
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Veterinarian or technician salaries
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Equipment or technology purchases, upgrades, or repairs
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"Angel Fund" spending to offer subsidies or no-cost car
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Technician or veterinary training
How to Apply
Simply click the button below to be transferred to our grants portal.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Duffield Boost Grant, please be sure you meet all of the following criteria:
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Your organization is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a public or government entity (county, municipality), or using a fiscal sponsor that is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
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Your organization provides veterinary care to owned pets (not just to shelter pets or pets in rescue organizations).
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Your organization has been providing low-cost/free veterinary services for at least one year.
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Your organization has provided veterinary care to at least 600 pets during the last 12 months.
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Your organization intends to provide free and low-cost veterinary services to pets during the next 12 months.