New York State has announced $10 million in new funding to help animal shelters, rescues, and humane societies make infrastructure upgrades. The money is part of the state’s Companion Animal Capital Fund, which supports improvements at animal care facilities across New York. Of the total funding, $1 million is reserved for organizations that do not have municipal contracts.
State officials say the program aims to improve conditions for animals awaiting adoption by helping shelters upgrade aging buildings, modernize medical areas, and reduce operating costs through more efficient facility designs.
“As we enter the eighth round of funding for the Companion Animal Capital Fund, the importance of this critical funding cannot be overstated,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “Animal shelters and humane societies are essential in providing a safe, caring environment for companion animals as they wait for their forever homes. This funding continues to make a meaningful difference by equipping these facilities with the resources they need to enhance animal care and welfare.”
Since the fund launched in 2017, New York has committed more than $48 million to shelter improvement projects. So far, 161 projects have received support.
The program, administered by the Department of Agriculture and Markets, provides grants to municipal and nonprofit shelters for capital projects such as kennel renovations, HVAC upgrades, expanded medical spaces, and other facility enhancements. Recent projects funded through the program have included improvements to animal living areas, heating systems, and medical care spaces.
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