Grant Applications For Spay and Neuter Services Available

Animal shelters across Tennessee are invited to apply for funding that supports spay and neuter services. The Animal Friendly grants initiative, managed by the Animal Health Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, is supported by proceeds from the sale of the “Animal Friendly- Spay and Neuter Saves Lives” specialty license plates. Each $35 plate sold contributes funds that go toward grants for municipal shelters and nonprofit groups throughout Tennessee that provide low-cost spay and neuter services.

Funding distribution is based on the impact of an organization’s services, including the number of animals treated and the geographic areas covered. Priority is given to shelters and groups serving distressed counties. Grant funds must be used exclusively for spay and neuter procedures, performed by licensed veterinarians within Tennessee.

The applications can be submitted from now until May 16, 2025. Those applications can be submitted online at :

tn.gov/agriculture/businesses/animals