2019 was a transition year for us. We had a large backlog of applications carried over from our fall 2018 window, and we opened a new grant window in late 2019. Also, as part of our continued emphasis on new groups seeking to establish themselves in their communities, in late 2019 we began offering our new First Steps Grants to young organizations that recognize the importance of business training and planning as well as passion for the animals to create a successful, long-term operation. These First Steps grants are unrestricted for general use by the recipients who meet the criteria (See First Steps Grants).
For the full year 2019, The Binky Foundation awarded 44 “Forward Steps” grants to organizations in 23 states plus one territory (Puerto Rico) totaling over $56,500. In addition, it awarded 6 of its new “First Steps” grants, for a total of all grants awarded in 2019 in excess of $62,500.
It is with great pride that we acknowledge each of our 2019 grant recipients.
Forward Steps Grantees:
| A Promised Land Animal Rescue, Inc. | FL | Kennels |
| A Kitty’s Purrsuit of Happiness | TX | AC Units |
| Atlanta Rescue Dog Cafe, Inc. | GA | One Leash Project |
| Binky Bunny TALES Rescue | WA | Crates & Pens |
| Bits & Pieces Equine Rehabilitation | TN | Quarantine Structure |
| Bocilla Islands Conservancy Inc. | FL | Gopher Tortoise Initiative |
| Bridge to Home Animal Rescue | PA | Dog Rescue Equipment |
| Cascade Service Dogs | WA | Flooring/Sound Reduction |
| Centennial Valley Association | MT | Range Riding Program |
| Dragon Dream Team Rescue | TN | Cement for Kennel Area |
| Equine WellBeing Rescue Inc. | CA | Run-in Shelters |
| For the Love of Dogs Foundation | TX | Web Hosting |
| Fur a Good Paws | IL | Storage Shed |
| Giles County Humane Association | TN | Laptop & Accessories |
| Healing Species | SC | Kennels & Traps |
| Helping Animals Rescue Team | TN | TNR Equipment |
| Hooves of Promise | MT | Footing Material |
| Humane Society of Edmonson County | KY | Portable Storage Bldg. |
| Humane Society of Granville County | NC | Washing Machine & Dryer |
| Lennox’s Legacy Rescue, Inc. | IN | Horse Shelter |
| Liberty Haven Farms | NJ | New Shed |
| Love4Satos Animal Rescue, Inc. | PR | Foster Kits |
| Lulus Locker Rescue | IL | Cat Wall Shelves |
| Memories on the Mesa | CA | 3-Sided Cover for Burros |
| Montgomery County Community Cat Coalition | MD | TNR Program |
| New Braunfels Community Cat Coalition | TX | TNR Equipment |
| Northwoods Humane Society | WI | Washing Machine |
| Other Mothers Animal Rescue, Inc. | OR | Sterilizer |
| Pets Alive | NY | TNR Equipment |
| Renegade Animal Welfare & Rescue | CA | Outreach Program |
| Silver Comet Animal Welfare Alliance | GA | Presentation Kit |
| SoulSpace Farm Sanctuary | MN | Winterization Project |
| South Hills Pet Rescue | PA | Donor Software |
| Spay and Neuter Indiana PA Pets (SNIPP) | PA | TNR Traps |
| Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans | NY | Equipment and Supplies |
| Town Cats Inc. | MD | Feral Cat Rehoming Project |
| T-Town TNR, Inc. | OK | Trap Bank |
| Spay Neuter Allen County | KY | Traps |
| New Beginnings Thoroughbred | NJ | Shelters |
| Paw Parent | CA | AC Unit for RV |
| Cat Team 7 | VA | Trapping Equipment |
| Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals | CO | Surgical Lights |
| Boone Area Humane Society | IA | Brooder Nursery |
| Simply Spay & Neuter of Rockwood TN | TN | Carriers |
New First Steps Grantees:
| Circle of Love Animal Sanctuary Inc. | TX |
| Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance | NC |
| Finders Keepers Animal Sanctuary | NC |
| Furry Tracks | PR |
| German Shepherd Rescue of Central NM | NM |
| Missoula Urban Indian Health Center (for Arlee Rehabilitation Center) | MT |