Improving Access to Veterinary Care

PetSmart Charities' Improving Access to Veterinary Care program provides two grant opportunities—Accelerator Grants and Incubator Grants—designed to expand access to veterinary care for underserved communities across the U.S. and Canada.
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Overview of the Improving Access to Veterinary Care program:

PetSmart Charities' Improving Access to Veterinary Care initiative addresses the challenges that low- and middle-income families and underserved communities face in accessing essential veterinary services. The program offers two distinct grant categories: Accelerator Grants: These grants support nonprofit organizations and municipalities to expand sustainable, low-cost veterinary care clinics that can recover approximately 70% of operating costs through generated revenue. Clinics must offer a wide range of veterinary services beyond basic spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations, focusing on fostering ongoing relationships with pet owners. This grant provides funding in two phases: Phase 1 for business analysis and planning, and Phase 2 for implementation and expansion. Incubator Grants: These grants focus on breaking down barriers to veterinary care that go beyond financial constraints, such as cultural or systemic issues in underserved communities. Phase 1 helps organizations build relationships and design inclusive care models for specific populations, while Phase 2 funds the implementation of these pilot programs. Both grant types aim to create innovative, inclusive veterinary care solutions tailored to the needs of the communities they serve. Grants are by invitation only, requiring organizations to discuss eligibility with PetSmart Charities' Community Grants Managers before applying.

Benefits of the Improving Access to Veterinary Care program:
  • Sustainable Growth: Funding for low-cost veterinary clinics that aim for financial sustainability while expanding access to underserved populations.
  • Innovative Care Models: Support for developing and implementing community-specific solutions to veterinary care barriers.
  • Comprehensive Services: Assistance for offering full-spectrum veterinary services, including wellness exams, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up care.
  • Increased Access: Improved veterinary care for low- and middle-income families in underserved areas.
  • Community Engagement: Funding to build relationships with target communities, fostering trust and inclusivity.
Eligibility criteria of the Improving Access to Veterinary Care program:
  • Accelerator Grants:
  • Be a nonprofit organization or municipality.
  • Have an existing clinic or plans to expand one, focusing on sustainable, low-cost veterinary care.
  • Commit to providing a full range of veterinary services.
  • Incubator Grants:
  • Address barriers to veterinary care beyond financial concerns (e.g., cultural or logistical issues).
  • Focus on building relationships within underserved communities.
  • Propose pilot programs or innovative models for inclusive care.
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