FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions 

FOR RESCUES: My organization would like to apply for a grant. Do you have to be a 501(c)(3) organization? Yes, applicants must be incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. In complying with Federal regulations we are unable to make donations to individuals, non-U.S. charities, or for-profit organizations.  

How often can a rescue group apply for a grant?  The maximum grant amount that we are able to make at this time is $3,000 per year to any group. We understand that treatment costs may vary, depending on the situation. If you only need $1000 to help with the medical needs of one dog, you are able to apply another time during the calendar year for help with others as long as you do not exceed the $3000 limit per calendar year.

How long does the grant application process take? If everything in your grant application is in order, and depending upon the timing of your submission, the process can take anywhere from 24-72 hours. A.L.I.T.E. will notify your organization as quickly as we are able. 

What types of medical care does A.L.I.T.E.  generally fund? In general we fund “Non basic/Non emergency care”. This may include care or testing related to heart, ear, dental and orthopedic diseases and other medical issues that may not have been addressed by the former custodian of the dog. We do not generally fund “Basic Care: vaccines, spay/neuters etc) or “Emergency Care” where an undiagnosed emergency presents, with an unknown outcome.

What is the process for getting funds? If your grant application is approved in whole or in part, we will contact you in writing, indicating our commitment to reimburse your rescue for the approved amount of the grant application (up to $3000 total amount available within a calendar year) for “Non basic/Non emergency care” veterinary treatments. The payment will be sent to your rescue once we have received a copy of the veterinary bill, after the veterinary care or treatment is complete.

What happens after we get a grant? Pay it forward! So that we can continue to grow our work and give opportunities to other rescues and hopefully in the future give larger grants, we ask you to help us spread the word about ALITE. Once you have been approved for a grant it would be great to see a social media post, tagging us, sharing information about the dog that we worked together to help. We promise to do the same for you, sharing information about your good work. Together, we can take small steps to improve their lives, one dog at a time!

Are we able to apply for a grant if we are located outside SE Pennsylvania? At this time we are focused primarily in helping Non-profit Animal Rescues located in Southeastern PA, that are helping dogs coming from commercial breeders (licensed or unlicensed).