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OAK Funding Opportunities

Please note: Our OAK grant application process has changed. We no longer have a pre-proposal phase and will only be accepting full proposals.

For details please read an open letter to applicants concerning changes to our grant process.

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The OAK Grant Program operates on an annual cycle. The RFP is released at the beginning of each calendar year with Full Proposals due on May 31. Yearly OAK funding is decided in August.

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 August 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.

Grants will be awarded 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.
Strict adherence to our Humane Use of Animals Policy.
Investigator’s past performance with research projects and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Current and future portfolio of CHF grants. Portfolio needs can be determined by reviewing currently funded grants within each Research Program Area and through direct discussions with the Foundation's Chief Scientific Officer.

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.

Review the Foundation's Research Priorities and Breed Health Concerns
Take note of active grants within specific Research Program Areas
Study Items Ineligible for Funding
Understand the review criteria used to evaluate your grant application by reading the OAK Reviewer Worksheet

Assess the Application Requirements

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

Apply Online

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