Thomas C. McGowan Fund for Animals

STATUS: Not accepting applications

APPLICATION PROCESS:  The current grant cycle has closed

GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Grants will be announced late-December, 2020

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 there would be funding 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; education and building public awareness about issues affecting animals and their welfare.

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PAST GRANTS:  2018  |  2019  | 2020