Grant Program

BC Pet Registry Grant Application

The BC Pet Registry Grant Program enables participating veterinarians and animal sheltering agencies to provide free microchips (bundled with lifetime registrations) to pets with low-income guardians. Other activities considered for eligibility are public microchip clinics, spay/neuter initiatives, and feral cat identification initiatives.

Guidelines

All interested parties must maintain good relationships with the BC SPCA and follow the guidelines on its mission, vision, and values as outlined in BC SPCA Outlook 2050.

While we sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, the BC SPCA reserves the right to approve or reject any application at its sole discretion, without providing reasons.

Important Dates

Apply from: December 15, 2025 – January 15, 2026
Application status announced: March 1, 2026
Progress updates due: December 15, 2026
*Late applications will not be considered.

Submission Details

Application form: coming soon

BC Pet Registry Grant Application 2026

The BC Pet Registry Grant Program enables participating veterinarians and animal sheltering agencies to provide free microchips and lifetime registrations to pets with low-income guardians. Other activities considered for eligibility are public microchip clinics, spay/neuter initiatives, and feral cat identification initiatives.

BC Pet Registry Grant Application 2026

The BC Pet Registry Grant Program enables participating animal sheltering agencies or rescues to provide free microchips and lifetime registrations to pets with low-income guardians. Other activities considered for eligibility are public microchip clinics, spay/neuter initiatives, and feral cat identification initiatives.

To be considered, please complete the form below:

Applicant Information

Name

Phone

Job Title

Organization Information

Organization Name

Organization Type

If other: please specify below.

New Important Update: Veterinary clinics are no longer allowed to apply, agencies/rescues need to apply directly.

Mailing Address

City/Town

Phone

Registry Grant Questions

1. What is your objective in applying for this grant?

2. What experience does your organization have offering discounted or free services to low income clients?

3. Are you referred by a Veterinary Clinic? If so, please list down the name of the clinic(s) you work with

4. How many complimentary microchips (bundled with Lifetime registrations) would you like to provide to clients this calendar year?

5. How did you come to the estimated number of complimentary registrations needed

6. If applicable, please describe any cat colony caretakers, communities, businesses, or individuals with whom you plan to work with to distribute these offers.

7. Did you receive microchips from us through the Grant program previously? If so, approximately how many did you receive and how many have you used?

8. Please briefly outline the steps you will take to carry out this event or program. Briefly outline staff/volunteers and their roles.

9. Are you also receiving grants from another program?

If so, please specify which program.

10. Do you work with any of the BC SPCA locations? If so, which one?

In applying to the BC Pet Registry Grant Program, your organization also agrees that any information submitted regarding the details about your event or program may be used for marketing purposes. I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions, the BC Pet Registry Privacy Policy, and the BC SPCA Privacy Policy.

I Agree

While we sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, the BC SPCA reserves the right to approve or reject any application at its sole discretion, without providing reasons.

BC Pet Registry Grant Application

Guidelines

Important Dates

Submission Details

BC Pet Registry Grant Application 2026

BC Pet Registry Grant Application 2026

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