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

January 2027 (full proposal, projected)

Up to $50,000 per project; 1–2 year projects; ~10–20 awards per cycle.

Supports research to advance health and well-being of domestic cats across all aspects of feline medicine, nutrition, and behavior.

--- ## Description This grant supports scientific research that advances the health and well-being of domestic cats. Projects may address any aspect of feline health, including shelter medicine, nutrition, behavior, disease origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The program encourages innovative, impactful studies that can improve the lives of companion cats. The Winn Foundation (EveryCat Health Foundation) funds both established and early-career investigators worldwide, with a strong emphasis on scientific merit, humane animal use, and relevance to feline health. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027: Application deadline (full proposal, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: $50,000 per proposal. - Typical project duration: 1–2 years. - Multi-year proposals totaling more than $50,000 will not be considered. - Publication costs up to $2,000 may be included. - 10–20 projects are typically funded each cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Open to researchers in veterinary medicine, faculty veterinarians, postdoctoral fellows, practicing veterinarians, and veterinary students. - PhDs in other scientific/medical fields are eligible but are encouraged to collaborate with veterinary researchers. - Projects must demonstrate clear relevance or benefit to domestic feline health. - All studies involving animals must adhere to [EveryCat’s Humane Use of Animals Guidelines](https://everycat.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EveryCat-Humane-Use-of-Animals-Guidelines-2022-.pdf). - Special funds may be available for certain conditions, breeds, or universities (see [Special Funds](https://everycat.org/ways-to-give/special-funds/) and [eligible universities](https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:caf62cb7-80ca-3198-a0e4-2f4e48b19021)). --- ## Application Process - All proposals must be submitted via the [EveryCat Grant Submission Portal](https://everycat.smapply.io/prog/everycat_grant_spring_2026/). - A complete copy of the proposal (in both PDF and Word formats) must also be emailed to [grants@everycat.org](mailto:grants@everycat.org). - Proposals must follow the required format, including all components listed in the [grant proposal checklist](https://everycat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025_EveryCat-Grant-Checklist_FINAL.05.08.25.pdf). - Incomplete proposals may be rejected. - Resubmissions must include a completed [Resubmission Worksheet](https://everycat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EveryCat-Health-Foundation-Grant-Resubmission-Worksheet.docx). - Examples of successful proposals and additional resources are available on the [grant process page](https://everycat.org/the-latest/grants/grant-process/). - Required components include: proposal introduction, scientific summary, lay abstract, abbreviations table, literature review, preliminary data, hypothesis/objectives, study design, statistics, timeline, itemized budget with justification, animal involvement justification (if applicable), references, CVs, conflict of interest disclosure, and consent forms/questionnaires (if applicable). --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation does not fund investigator salaries, major equipment, travel, or indirect costs. - Humane treatment of animals is a critical review criterion; projects requiring euthanasia or disease induction as endpoints are generally not funded. - Progress reports are required every 6–12 months, depending on project length. - Awardees must credit EveryCat Health Foundation in all resulting publications. --- ## External Links - [EveryCat Health Foundation Grants Page](https://everycat.org/the-latest/grants/open-grant-rfps/) - [2026 Spring RFP (PDF)](https://everycat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026_EveryCat_SPRING_-RFP_FINAL_09.25.25VR.pdf) - [Grant Submission Portal](https://everycat.smapply.io/prog/everycat_grant_spring_2026/) - [Grant Process & Resources](https://everycat.org/the-latest/grants/grant-process/) - [Humane Use of Animals Guidelines](https://everycat.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EveryCat-Humane-Use-of-Animals-Guidelines-2022-.pdf) - [Special Funds Information](https://everycat.org/ways-to-give/special-funds/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries, Submission | [grants@everycat.org](mailto:grants@everycat.org) | | Funder Website | [https://everycat.org](https://everycat.org) | | Phone | +1 201-275-0624 | | Grant Process Info | [Grant Process Page](https://everycat.org/the-latest/grants/grant-process/) | ---

EveryCat Health Foundation Spring 2026 Research Grants

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