2026 Spring Request for Proposals
Supports innovative research projects that advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of feline diseases and promote overall cat health and well-being.
Funder: Winn Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project (standard); up to $25,000 for New Investigator Award; typically 10–20 projects funded annually.
Summary: Supports innovative research advancing feline health, including disease origins, treatment, prevention, and overall well-being of cats.
Key Information: This is a forecasted cycle; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
This grant program funds research projects that aim to advance the health and well-being of domestic cats globally. Supported topics include the origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of feline diseases, as well as projects in shelter medicine, nutrition, and behavior. The program encourages multidisciplinary teams, rigorous study design, and thorough data analysis, with an emphasis on humane animal care. Both established and early-career investigators are welcome to apply, and there are dedicated awards for new investigators.
