American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) 2/26/2025

520 8th Avenue · 7th Floor · New York, NY 10018 · grants @aspca.org P a g e | 3 Report Type Due Date National Shelter Initiative Final Report January 14, 2026 The Grantee acknowledges it may be subject to additional reporting requirements as assigned by its ASPCA Grant Officer and set forth in the Grant record in Fluxx (the “Additional Reporting”). Additional Reporting shall be submitted as a part of the regular Grant Reports. Grantees that fail to submit required documentation by the Final Report Due Date may jeopardize future grants and/or grant payments. Grant Extensions: Extension requests will not be considered for the Final Report Due Date. However, should the Grantee need a Grant extension due to unforeseen delays in the Project timeline, Grantee may request an extension by emailing grants@aspca.org before the Grant Expiration Date. The ASPCA shall review the Grantee’s request and may grant an extension to the Grant term. If the ASPCA declines the request for an extension, or if the Project is completed but carries a balance of unspent funds, the Grantee shall promptly refund and pay back to the ASPCA the unexpended balance. Ad Hoc Requirements: The ASPCA may request additional information regarding the Project. Upon such a request, the Grantee must provide the requested information in a timely manner. Such additional information may include but is not limited to receipts, photographs, and press information. The ASPCA may choose to conduct site visits of the Grantee’s location(s). The Grantee must provide the ASPCA with access to such locations at a date and time mutually agreed upon by the Parties. 2. Compliance with the Law and Maintenance of Tax-Exempt Status. In carrying out the Project, the Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations including but not limited to all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and rules. The Grantee agrees that it is the sole employer of all individuals who are compensated in whole or in part with Grant funds, or whose employment, fellowship or internship position arises in any way as a direct or indirect result of the Grant (each a “Funded Position”). The Grantee further agrees that it is exclusively responsible for the classification and engagement of any contractors whose fees and/or expenses are paid in whole or in part with Grant funds (“Funded Contractor”). Accordingly, the Grantee agrees that with respect to any Funded Position and/or any Funded Contractor, the Grantee is exclusively responsible for compliance with, and will comply with, any and all applicable federal, state and local employment laws, regulations and rules, including, but not limited to, any employer obligations to: (a) timely pay all wages or other compensation due; (b) withhold and remit employment taxes; (c) administer any required discipline; (d) provide insurance coverages; (e) prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic; and (f) provide any required leave or accommodation. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the parties to this Agreement are in the relationship of Grantor and Grantee, and the use of Grant funds for Funded Positions and/or Funded Docusign Envelope ID: 8460A41F-71BE-4DBB-AE16-E2FBA1B1C1C7