APPLY FOR A GRANT

We require grantees to adhere to the following reporting requirements:

• A progress report of the project halfway through the project period.
• A final report at the conclusion of the project period.
• Updates on any additional wins or results attributed to the project.
• Submission of images/video representing the project that the HODCF can use on social media/website for sharing your story and what we are supporting.
• Grantee may be asked for assets (images/video) or a spokesperson for interviews throughout the grant period.

Applications are carefully reviewed by our board and/or an additional committee with a range of expertise in wildlife conservation, animal care, field research, and community outreach and engagement.

The Hair of the Dog Conservation Fund gives priority consideration to holistic programs that meet the following criteria:

• Contribution to the conservation of endangered, threatened or vulnerable species and their habitats in the wild.
• Implementation of specific conservation actions through applied scientific field studies that demonstrate scientific rigor, directly inform/advance conservation strategies, and evaluate impact.
• Engagement of relevant communities/stakeholders through community-based education programs or support of sustainable community development projects directly connected to protecting species and habitats.
• Consideration for the welfare of the animals involved in the study.

Non-US charity organizations without U.S. 501(c)(3) status or a qualified intermediary are now required to submit a current W-8 form if chosen for funding. The version of the form to be used is determined by whether the filer is an individual or a business and the nature of the income the filer received, but is often the W-8EXP.  The W-8 form clarifies to U.S. taxing authorities that your organization and the funds it receives from us should not be taxed, as your organization and the support received is considered charitable under U.S. charitable support guidelines.

In general, we prefer funds to be used for maximum conservation impact. We do not fund salaries, tuition, benefits, and travel expenses. However, we will support infrastructure budget items as long as large cost items can be justified upon request as supporting strategies and operations of the wildlife conservation program. We do not fund any budget items that support government officials, staff, agencies, etc. that may be working with your organization on a conservation project.

Please note that the Hair of the Dog Conservation Fund does not support certain types of organizations and projects. Such as,

• Organizations or public benefit programs that do not qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code or, or for non-U.S. organizations are determined ineligible utilizing the IRS’s Reliance Standards for Making Good Faith Determinations or Expenditure Responsibility rules and regulations.
• Social, labor union, alumni, or trade associations, fraternal or political organizations, or organizations serving a limited constituency.
• Faith-based organizations or religious programs whose principal purpose is promulgating a particular religious faith, creed, or doctrine, and whose programs do not serve the broader public regardless of religious belief.
• Organizations seeking underwriting solely for administrative costs.
• Unsolicited requests to support dinners, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Publications, films, television programs, and other media production.
• Individuals fundraising for organizations (e.g. walk-a-thons, contests, etc.).
• Organizations that are raising funds to give to another charity.