Funder: American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation

Due Dates: September 1, 2025 (Fall 2025 Cycle)

Funding Amounts: Acorn grants: up to $30,000 (12–24 months) | Oak grants: typically $50,000–$200,000 (24 months); up to three years of support possible

Summary: Supports early-career researchers in independent canine health research addressing significant health priorities in dogs.

Key Information: Applicants must not hold a faculty appointment and must have a mentor; indirect costs capped at 15%.