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OAK Funding Opportunities

The OAK Grant Program opperates on an annual cycle. The RFP is released at the beginning of each calendar year with Pre-Proposals due on March 1. Yearly OAK funding is decided in September.

2012 OAK Research Funding Opportunity is OPEN!

Pre-Proposals Deadline is March 1, 2012

OAKs are traditional grants that are submitted, reviewed and approved on an annual cycle. The cycle begins in January with CHF’s announcement of funding opportunity and ends in September when grants are approved. The OAK grants are in excess of $12,000 and are for one to two year projects (special dispensation may be made for 3 year projects). There is not a specified budget limit but the average grant is approximately $100,000 for a two year project.

After pre-proposals are evaluated, the Principal Investigator will be notified of the selection of pre-proposals in the beginning of April. Full Applications for approved pre-proposals need to be submitted by May 15. Additional information on submission instructions for full applications will be provided to the PIs whose pre-proposals are selected.

Pre-proposals will be selected based on:

Significance of health concern through the seriousness of the disease and the potential impact on the lives of dogs.
Research priorities for CHF and breed health concerns.
Cost benefit of the study.
Scientific soundness of proposed methods. Detailed scientific review will occur if invited for full application.
Humane treatment of dogs with study participation only with the consent of the owners.
Investigator’s past performance with research projects and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Current and future portfolio of CHF grants.

Guidelines for OAK 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.