Thomas C. McGowan Fund for Animals

STATUS: Not currently accepting applications

TIMELINE: Annual deadline December 1

AWARDED ANNUALLY: Total of $45,000-$50,000

DESCRIPTION: The Thomas C. McGowan Fund for Animals was established through a gift from the late Thomas McGowan. Mr. McGowan had a passion for animals and wanted to ensure that funding would exist on Cape Cod and the Islands to support their welfare long after his death.

ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA: In establishing the fund, Mr. McGowan focused on animal protection and welfare with a preference for the following: medical treatment; “no-kill” shelters; spaying/neutering programs for domestic animals; the prevention of cruelty to animals; and building public awareness about issues affecting animals and their welfare.

GRANT APPLICATION: Use this link for all grant applications.

ONLINE HELP: FAQs, tutorials, and other helpful resources.

PAST GRANTS: 2019, 2018