DCSP: Applicants and Grantees

Thank you for your interest in the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program 2026 Grant (DCSP 2026 Grant.) We are excited to announce that the 2026 DCSP Grant application will be opening soon. Please join the newsletter for further notification by visiting: https://www.agr.georgia.gov/pets

The purpose of the Dog and Cat Sterilization Grant Program is to provide financial assistance with sterilization procedures. The Department hopes that grant funds will ease the burden of sterilization procedures and increase the number of dogs and cats sterilized in Georgia. It is further noted that the intent of the grant is to reduce the number of animals that are reproducing to reduce overpopulation pressures (not to subsidize the cost of adopting from shelters).

Please review this page prior to applying for the Georgia Department of Agriculture Dog and Cat Sterilization Program 2026 Grant.

Who is eligible for grant funding?

Please review eligibility prior to applying for the Georgia DCSP Grant

To be eligible per rule 40-13-14-.03 (1) the applicant must be one of the following:

licensed municipal animal shelter located in Georgia
licensed nonprofit animal rescue organization with 501(c)(3) status located in Georgia
veterinary medical foundation with 501(c)(3) status located in Georgia

The following are not eligible for the 2026 DCSP grant funding:

spay/neuter organizations and/or clinics that are not licensed as an animal shelter
licensed shelters and rescues that have been licensed less than 12 months from grant application opening date

What documents will be needed for the application process?

Nonprofit Animal Rescues

A copy of the nonprofit status form 501(c)(3) issued by the Internal Revenue Service. (Do not send a copy of a tax return or a copy of incorporation by the Georgia Secretary of State)
A copy of the current Georgia Department of Agriculture Animal Shelter License
A Letter of Collaboration: Click here to download
A W-9 Form: Click here to download
A Vendor Management Form: Click here to download

Veterinary Medical Foundations with 501(c)(3) status

A copy of the nonprofit status form 501(c)(3) issued by the Internal Revenue Service. (Do not send a copy of a tax return or a copy of incorporation by the Georgia Secretary of State)
A Letter of Veterinary Collaboration which can be downloaded here: Click here to download
A W-9 Form: Click here to download
A Vendor Management Form: Click here to download

County or Municipal Animal Shelters

A copy of the current Georgia Department of Agriculture Animal Shelter License
A Letter of Veterinary Collaboration which can be downloaded here: Click here to download
A W-9 Form: Click here to download
A Vendor Management Form: Click here to download
DCA Compliance Certification
- To determine whether your municipality is in compliance, visit DCA’s website at: https://dca.georgia.gov/community-assistance/coordinated-planning/intergovernmental-coordination/service-delivery.

The application period will be opening soon! Please join our newsletter to receive notifications by visiting: https://www.agr.georgia.gov/pets