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Pet Lover's License Plate Program
Program Purpose
The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Pet Lover's License Plate Program is supported by Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) charging specified additional fees for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates. Funds awarded on competitive basis will be distributed to animal control agencies or nonprofit shelters that offer low-cost or no-cost animal sterilization services.
2024 Pet Lover’s Grant Proposal
- Press Release: CDFA Awards Funding For 2024 Pet Lover's License Plate Program To Support Spay/Neuter Services
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2024 Pet Lover’s License Plate Request for Grant Applications
Application Period Closed - 2024 Pet Lover’s License Plate AmpliFund Grant Proposal Application
Grant Proposal Supplements
2024 Timeline:
| Release Request for Grant Proposals | November 1, 2023 |
| Webinar | November 14, 2023 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. PT |
| Grant Proposals Due | Closed |
| Technical Review Committee Applications Due | December 22, 2023, 5:00 PT |
| Review Period | Closed |
| Announce and Award Funding | Spring 2024 |
You can help support agricultural education and the Pet Lover's program by purchasing a special interest license plate at your local DMV office or online today.
Awards
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce the:
- 2024 Pet Lover’s License Plate Program Project Abstracts
- 2023 Pet Lover’s License Plate Program Project Abstracts
Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund (Prevention Fund)
Program Purpose and Funding
Dear valued stakeholders, recipients, and applicants, we regret to inform you that the legislation that authorized the Prevention Fund sunset effective December 1, 2023. As a result, CDFA will not be conducting the program in 2024.
Awards
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce the:
More Information
Contact Us
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Office of Grants Administration
1220 N Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: (916) 657-3231
Grants@cdfa.ca.gov