California's SPAY & NEUTER SAVES LIVES specialty license plate reading PET LVR

Show your support for Spay and Neuter Programs

Help California communities reduce pet overpopulation by purchasing a specialty license plate at your local DMV, or contribute to code 431 when filing your annual tax return.

Prevention of Animal Homelessness and
Cruelty Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund
code 431 contribution field from an income tax form

Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program

Program Purpose

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation process to award grants under the Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to help stop pet overpopulation in California by providing funds for spay/neuter services to municipalities and non-profit organizations in California.

This program is funded by the following sources:

2025 Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program

Awards

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce the:

You can help support the Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program by purchasing a Pet Lover’s special interest license plate at your local DMV office or online today, or contributing to code 431 for the Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Voluntary Tax Fund (Prevention Fund) when filing your annual tax return.

Alert: Possible Scam
CDFA Grant Notifications Requesting Payment in Exchange for Grant Awards

CDFA has been made aware of numerous scams soliciting payment from applicants to award grants. CDFA does not charge fees for application or administration of grants and awards are never made based on payments from applicants. If you believe you may be a victim of this effort, you are encouraged to contact your local law enforcement (Police or Sheriff's Department).

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Contact Us

California Department of Food and Agriculture
Office of Grants Administration
1220 N Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: (916) 657-3231
Grants@cdfa.ca.gov