Shelter/Rescue Grant Application

Criteria for selection (please don’t apply unless you meet these conditions)

  • You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for at least 3 years
  • You must be a no-kill shelter

Selection Process

  • Application needs to be submitted by midnight on January 15, 2027.
  • Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Shelter & Rescue committee and applicants will be notified of the results of the review process.
  • If selected the grant will be paid to you in December 2027 and 2028. A portion of the funds can be released mid-year under certain circumstances.
  • All selected shelters/rescues must attend a face to face meeting with the MVP officers and Shelter and Rescue committee members. Date and location of meeting TBD.
  • All selected shelters/rescues are required to attend our Paws in the Park event held in September at Monessen City Park. Other events are optional though you are expected to attend a 2nd event of your choosing. Options include Golf Outing (June), Memorial Mile (July), His Place Block Party (September) and other events TBD.

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Thank you for submitting your application.
Types of animals cared for?(required)
Type of Rescue?(required)
Are you a sanctuary rescue or rescue that primary deals with special needs or unadoptable animals?(required)
If you have a physical shelter, can we tour it?
Do you take animals back if the adoption doesn’t work out?(required)
Do you receive government funding?(required)