Companion Animals Community Education Grants Program

FUNDING PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS OF FUNDINGWithin the broad framework of the goal of the Program the following policy prioritieswill guide the assessment of applications and indicate the responsibilities of grantrecipients.DEMONSTRATED COMMUNITY BENEFITAll funded projects must be of demonstrable benefit to the community.COMMUNITY SUPPORTThe Department is committed to the community’s involvement in responsible petownership. This includes appropriate support by the community of all fundedprojects. ‘Community’ in this regard includes both those people upon whom theproject will have a direct impact, as well as those groups within the community with aspecial interest in responsible pet ownership.FUNDING PRIORITIESThe Department recognises that there may be more proposals worthy of supportthan there are funds available and considers that it is better to fund properly a smallnumber of high quality projects, than to inadequately fund a larger number of smallerprojects.The Department will seek to ensure an appropriate geographical spread of fundedprojects and an appropriate mix of themes and strategies. Applications will beassessed so that approved projects cover as many of the following categories aspossible in each funding year.CategoryExamples of issues1. Environment Reducing the impact of dogs/cats on wildlife;reducing dog faeces in public places;addressing noise issues.2. Public safety Reducing dog bites/attacks; reducing strayingdogs/cats; public health issues.3. Caring for Your Pet Caring for dogs/cats; responsible dog and catownership; benefits of microchipping andregistration.4. Human / Pet Relationship Understanding dog and cat behaviour;selecting the right dog or cat; training –obedience etc,Companion Animals Community Education Grants Program page 8