Grants are also given to colleges of veterinary medicine and state veterinary medical associations so that the specialized knowledge and skills of these institutions' faculty, students and members will be incorporated in the effort to achieve the no-kill nation goal. Maddie's Fund grants are limited to assisting homeless cats and dogs throughout the United States. Maddie's Approach to Community Project Funding Most foundation funding for animal related causes is offered to individual organizations for single programs for one year. Maddie's Fund provides multi-year grants to collaborative community projects that generally include many organizations and programs. Collaborations must demonstrate they can achieve an adoption guarantee for adoptable, healthy shelter dogs and cats within five years.
Ongoing funding is contingent upon reaching annual goals.
The size of a Maddie's Fund grant depends on the project's size, degree of difficulty and the impact it will have on achieving the no-kill goal. Funding amounts for community projects are based on formulas established in the Maddie's Fund Application. The foundation plans to considerably add to its number of funded projects each year. As a result, Maddie's Fund expects to dramatically increase its funding over the next five years. It is also anticipated that, as Maddie's Fund achieves its objectives, its assets will continue to expand.