The Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of Care Clinical Trials Grant
The Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of Care Clinical Trials Grant supports veterinarians testing lower-cost canine diagnostics and treatments to expand affordable care and sustain veterinary practices.
Funder: American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Pre-proposal) | March 1, 2027 (Full proposal) | December 1, 2027 (Pre-proposal)
Funding Amounts: One grant considered for up to $150,000; projects must finish within 24 months
Summary: Supports canine clinical trials of lower-cost diagnostic and treatment options that expand affordable care while sustaining veterinary practices.
Key Information: Open to practicing veterinarians or veterinarian teams; successful trials must yield immediately usable primary-care protocols.
Description
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), in partnership with the Stanton Foundation, supports canine clinical research into cost-effective care for clients with limited veterinary budgets. The program seeks to expand the evidence base for affordable diagnostics, procedures, and therapeutic protocols for conditions commonly encountered in primary care, regionally or nationally.
The goal is to improve canine health and welfare by making quality care available to dog owners of modest economic means without relying on discounted or subsidized services. Trials should produce practical options that veterinarians can use immediately to serve a more economically diverse client group. Lower-cost protocols must also preserve the financial sustainability of private veterinary practices, generating revenue above the protocol’s total expenses in a standard clinic setting.
