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ACORN Funding Opportunities

Small Grants for Quick Results

ACORNs, one type of grant offered through the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), are of $12,000 or less (plus 8% indirect costs) for a term of 12 months or less. There is no grant cycle. Applications may be submitted at any time, and notice of award decisions will be made within 90 days of application submission.

The ACORN program is designed to allow researchers to complete small, relatively short timeframe projects, test research hypotheses, and/or generate preliminary data for possible future grant proposals as larger scale or longer term studies. Payments for ACORN grants are made in two equal payments upon the start of the grant and upon completion. A progress report is required to be submitted at the completion of the project. The Final Payment is dependent on the timely submission and approval of progress report.

Guidelines for ACORN Application

Determine if your project is applicable to the Foundation. Be efficient with your time and learn about the Foundation's mission and priorities before you begin.

Review the Foundation's Research Priorities and Breed Health Concerns
Take note of previously funded CHF Grants
Study Items Ineligible for Funding

Assess the Application Requirements

Carefully read the specific RFP that is most applicable Research Program Area for your grant application
Carefully read the ACORN Application Instructions
Read the Notice for Genetic Researchers and Notice for Oncology Researchers

Apply Online

Choose most applicable Research Program Area for your grant application - links to the online application can be found on each Program Area page
Follow the the ACORN Application Instructions
Utilize the available templates. ACORN Application Template, Signature Page Template