[Winn Foundation](https://everycat.org)

May 12, 2025 (opens) | August 11, 2025 (deadline)

Up to $50,000 per project; projects must fit within this cap and duration is typically 1–2 years.

Supports research projects with clear, achievable goals that advance the health and well-being of domestic cats.

New online application portal for 2025; multi-year proposals exceeding $50,000 will not be considered.

--- ## Description The EveryCat Health Foundation Fall Grant cycle funds research aimed at improving feline health, particularly for domestic cats. Proposals should have discrete, achievable objectives and must clearly demonstrate their relevance or benefit to feline health. The program welcomes studies in diverse areas, including disease identification, diagnostics, treatment, nutrition, and behavior. Both broad-impact and breed- or disease-specific research are eligible. Continuation of previously funded studies may be considered if guidelines are followed. --- ## Due Dates - Application portal opens: May 12, 2025 - Submission deadline: August 11, 2025, 11:59 PM (EDT) - Awards announced: December 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $50,000 per project - Projects must be designed to fit within this funding cap; multi-year projects exceeding $50,000 will not be considered - Typical project duration: 1–2 years --- ## Eligibility - Open to investigators worldwide, including: - Faculty veterinarians - Post-doctoral fellows (DVM, PhD, MD, or PhD candidates) - Practicing veterinarians - Veterinary students - Collaborative teams and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged - Applicants with an MS degree in a scientific, animal-related field may be eligible; contact the foundation for clarification - All Principal and Co-Investigators must provide a CV - Past recipients may apply for continuation funding (must follow guidelines) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [EveryCat online portal](https://everycat.smapply.io/prog/everycat_grant_fall_2025/) - Portal is open from May 12, 2025, to August 11, 2025 - Follow all application guidelines and budget restrictions - Letters of support may be included as PDF attachments - Proposals are evaluated on scientific merit, value to feline health, clinical relevance, and budgetary soundness - Refer to the [Open Grant RFPs page](https://everycat.org/grants/open-grant-rfps/) for detailed instructions and requirements --- ## Additional Information - No funding for salaries of principal/co-investigators, major equipment, indirect costs, or travel/publication costs - Technical/support staff salaries and relevant supplies may be included (subject to review) - No overhead or indirect costs allowed - Humane use of animals is required; see [EveryCat Humane Guidelines](https://everycat.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EveryCat-Humane-Use-of-Animals-Guidelines-2022-.pdf) - Joan Miller New Investigator Award available for early-career researchers—see RFP for details --- ## External Links - [EveryCat Health Foundation Grants Overview](https://everycat.org/grants/) - [Open Grant RFPs & Guidelines](https://everycat.org/grants/open-grant-rfps/) - [FAQs for Applicants](https://everycat.org/grants/faq/) - [Application Portal](https://everycat.smapply.io/prog/everycat_grant_fall_2025/) - [Grant Writing 101 Webinar](https://youtu.be/HOVv2Hcn7fY) - [Past Funded Projects](https://everycat.org/our-impact/what-weve-funded/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------| | EveryCat Health Foundation | info@everycat.org / grants@everycat.org | +1 201-275-0624 | [Contact Page](https://everycat.org/contact/) | ---

EveryCat Grant Fall 2025

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