2026 Canine Health Spring Cycle Request for Proposals

AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) continues its commitment to address canine health. 

AKC Canine Health Foundation grants are categorized by Program Area and grant applications must be submitted in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for each area.

• Behavior
• Blood Disorders
• Bone Cancer
• Digestive Health
• Epilepsy
• Eye Health
• General Cancer
• General Health and Wellness
• Heart Health
• Hemangiosarcoma Research
• Hormonal Health
• Infection and Immunity
• Kidney and Bladder Health
• Liver Health
• Lung and Airway Health
• Lymphoma
• Muscles, Bones and Joints
• Nervous System Health
• Reproductive Health
• Skin and Allergies
• Tick- Borne Diseases

Funding: Various 

Duration: no fixed limit 

Research Authority due date: 3.2.26

LOI (required) due date: 10.2.26

Full proposal due date: 1.5.26