NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh will receive $500,000 from New York State to help build a new animal shelter, part of a statewide effort announced this week by Governor Kathy Hochul to improve care for homeless animals.
The grant was awarded through the state’s Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund, which provides money for construction and renovation projects at shelters and humane societies across New York. In this latest round, nearly $10 million was distributed to 31 organizations statewide.
Newburgh’s award will go toward construction of a new shelter facility, according to the governor’s office. The project is intended to improve housing and care for dogs and cats awaiting adoption in the city and surrounding communities.
In announcing the funding, Hochul said animal shelters play an essential role in protecting companion animals and helping connect them with new families.
“Pets are family,” Hochul said in a statement. “Many of these beloved companion animals start their journey at an animal shelter or humane society, so I’m proud to continue supporting these essential organizations through New York’s historic Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund.”
The Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund was launched in 2017 and is administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Since its creation, the state has committed more than $48 million to shelter improvement projects.
This year’s grants will support projects including new shelter construction, upgraded kennels, improved medical facilities and repairs to heating, ventilation, and sanitation systems.
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