Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for grant funds in the amount of $45,000, with no required match, for the FY26 ASPCA New World Screwworm Direct Support Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Veterinary Public Health, a division of Public Health Services, provides veterinary care and adoption services for homeless pets, a low-cost pet clinic for the public, zoonotic disease surveillance, responsible pet ownership education, as well as animal control services in neighborhoods throughout unincorporated Harris County. The funding period begins November 01, 2026, and ends October 31, 2027.
Expected Impact:
The funding from this grant will help Harris County Pets purchase essential medications to prevent and treat New World Screwworm. This funding will strengthen our preparedness, allow for rapid treatment, and help protect the health and safety of animals in our care.
Alternative Options:
The alternative options for this funding would be to use our existing funding to continue providing the services listed above, but in a limited capacity.
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