2026 Spring Request for Proposals
The EveryCat Health Foundation funds innovative research projects to improve domestic cat health, focusing on disease origins, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and overall feline 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 Joan Miller New Feline Investigator Award; 1-year or 2-year awards; 10–20 projects funded annually
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance feline health and well-being through studies on disease origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Description
The EveryCat Health Foundation’s Spring Request for Proposals funds research projects that advance the health and well-being of domestic cats. The program welcomes proposals addressing all aspects of feline health, including physical, mental, and social well-being. Research topics may include disease origins, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, shelter medicine, nutrition, and behavior. The Foundation encourages rigorous scientific methodology, adherence to humane animal research standards, and thorough dissemination of findings. Special consideration is given to projects aligning with the One Health model and those with the potential for significant, positive impact on feline health.
