SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking public comment on the proposed request for proposals and application materials developed for the 2018 Pet Lover’s License Plate Grant Program.

This program is supported by specialized license plates issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, which charges specified additional fees for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of the license plates.

CDFA was authorized to administer the program under Senate Bill 673, which was sponsored by California Spay and Neuter License Plate Fund Inc., and the California Veterinary Medical Board.

Funds awarded through a competitive grant process will be distributed to animal control agencies or nonprofit shelters that offer low-cost or no-cost animal sterilization services to prevent pet overpopulation in California.

To ensure an effective program, CDFA is asking for public comment and suggestions. (Please click here to review the proposed program materials.)

All interested parties may submit comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. beginning Dec. 19, 2018 at 5 p.m., until January 14, 2019 at 5 p.m.

The input received will be published, unedited, on the CDFA Spay and Neuter Web site and considered when developing the 2018 Pet Lover’s License Plate Grant Program.