Shiba Prom will be adopting a grant-based platform to award financial support to those in need all throughout the year via contests, fundraising events and support, as well as the annual Shiba Prom.
So what does that mean? Rescue/shelters/sanctuaries that specialize in Shiba and Shiba-mixes may be eligible to obtain funding to assist with medical bills and expenses exceeding typical vet care covered by adoption fees and/or donations. Eligible organizations must be a recognized 501c3 or incorporated as a not-for-profit in the state which they do business.
To apply for funding, the Funding Application Form (below) must be completed on the Shiba Prom website and submitted to Shiba Prom, along with a picture of the Shiba Inu or Shiba Inu-mix and the name of the associated rescue organization for which funds are requested. Proof of need (e.g. copies of vet bills, quote for a procedure needed, medical records, etc.) will need to be provided and verified by the veterinary facility providing the care.
The minimum assistance is $100 with a maximum assistance of up to $500 per Shiba Inu. Rescue groups are limited to submitting 2 applications per review period. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. The amount of the award will be dependent on the amount of funds available and the number of eligible applications submitted. Shiba Prom is primarily funded by donations and has limited resources; therefore, Shiba Prom may not always have funds to distribute. Limits are subject to change without prior notice.
The approval process will occur quarterly for all completed applications received by the Shiba Prom Board, beginning on October 1, 2016. The Board will request further information as needed and make a decision about funding the application. If approved, funds will be dispersed via PayPal. It is important to note that this is not a quick process, thus funding is typically reimbursement to the rescue organization rather than expenses paid up front.
Awards will be announced within 10 business days of the review meetings. Should this schedule change, it will be posted on the Shiba Prom website. The Secretary will notify ALL applicants from that term of the decision and the Treasurer will disperse approved funds within 1 week if funds are available. If funds are not available the application will be retained on file until funds become available.
So what does that mean? Rescue/shelters/sanctuaries that specialize in Shiba and Shiba-mixes may be eligible to obtain funding to assist with medical bills and expenses exceeding typical vet care covered by adoption fees and/or donations. Eligible organizations must be a recognized 501c3 or incorporated as a not-for-profit in the state which they do business.
To apply for funding, the Funding Application Form (below) must be completed on the Shiba Prom website and submitted to Shiba Prom, along with a picture of the Shiba Inu or Shiba Inu-mix and the name of the associated rescue organization for which funds are requested. Proof of need (e.g. copies of vet bills, quote for a procedure needed, medical records, etc.) will need to be provided and verified by the veterinary facility providing the care.
The minimum assistance is $100 with a maximum assistance of up to $500 per Shiba Inu. Rescue groups are limited to submitting 2 applications per review period. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. The amount of the award will be dependent on the amount of funds available and the number of eligible applications submitted. Shiba Prom is primarily funded by donations and has limited resources; therefore, Shiba Prom may not always have funds to distribute. Limits are subject to change without prior notice.
The approval process will occur quarterly for all completed applications received by the Shiba Prom Board, beginning on October 1, 2016. The Board will request further information as needed and make a decision about funding the application. If approved, funds will be dispersed via PayPal. It is important to note that this is not a quick process, thus funding is typically reimbursement to the rescue organization rather than expenses paid up front.
Awards will be announced within 10 business days of the review meetings. Should this schedule change, it will be posted on the Shiba Prom website. The Secretary will notify ALL applicants from that term of the decision and the Treasurer will disperse approved funds within 1 week if funds are available. If funds are not available the application will be retained on file until funds become available.
