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Educational Grant Proposals
Updated 02/02/2010

The Canine Health Foundation works to develop significant resources for basic and applied health research. The foundation funds research and supports canine health scientists and professionals in their efforts to study the causes and origins of canine disease and afflictions in order to formulate effective treatments.  Part of this support is through educational programs which focus on the advancement of canine health research.

Educational grants are available for research conferences and meetings where new research is presented and investigators come together to develop new ideas. 

Educational Grant Funding Guidelines:

  • Proposals must be for the advancement of canine health research.
  • Proposals are accepted throughout the year.
  • Proposals must be submitted at least six months prior to the event.
  • Grants will be funded up to a maximum of $5,000. 
  • Proposals must be for non-profit events.  Preliminary budgets and final financial reports will be requested.
  • CHF must receive an electronic copy of all distributed materials and/or proceedings and abstracts.

CHF Educational Applications are now submitted online!
Start a new application online at New Education Application. If you are returning to work on a saved application, go to Continue CHF Applications. A tutorial presentation is available to help assist in using the online submission (click here.)


Educational Application Instructions:
To submit an educational application you must completed this online form and attach a PDF Application. The information entered online must match your proposal exactly.

1) Online Form – Required. Start a new application online at New Educational Application. If you are returning to work on a saved application, go to Continue CHF Applications. A tutorial presentation is available to help assist in using the online submission (click here.) Information to be entered in the online form includes:

  • Title of the proposed program
  • Grantee Organization
  • Primary Contact
  • Program Dates
  • Total amount requested in US Dollars
  • Program Description (limit to 300 words)

2) Educational Grant Proposal – Required. Upload PDF attachment to the online form.
An application template is available (click here.) Format information for the research proposal is: Font Style: Arial or Times New Roman; Font Size: 12 pt; Margins: 1 inch

A. Cover Page

  • Title of the proposed program
  • Primary Contact and Grantee Organization
  • Program Dates
  • Program Location
  • Total amount requested in US Dollars
  • Program Description (limit to 300 words)

B. Program Information

i. Program Purpose

  • Description of the purpose of the event

ii. Program Audience

  • Description of the audience – Targeted audience and anticipated number of participants.

iii. Program Agenda

  • Agenda which includes presenters and topics

iv. Program Publicity

  • Description of how the event will be publicized (mailings, e-mail, newsletters, websites)

v. Sponsor Recognition

  • Description of how Sponsors will be acknowledged for their support.

vi. Program Materials

  • Description of materials distributed during and after the event.

vii. Budget Estimates

  • Enter the estimated expenses and income.

3) Signature Page – Required. To submit an application you must attach a PDF Signature Page. Upload an one page PDF attachment to the online form which includes the signatures of the Principal Investigator(s) and the Organization's Grant Officer. This page should have much of the cover page information. A signature page application template is available (click here.)

  • Title of the proposed program
  • Primary Contact and Grantee Organization
  • Program Dates
  • Program Location
  • Total amount requested in US Dollars
  • Signatures

4) Other Documentation (Optional)  Upload a PDF attachment to the online form containing other program documentation.


How To Submit
Start a new application online at New Educational Application. If you are returning to work on a saved application, go to Continue CHF Applications. A tutorial presentation is available to help assist in using the online submission (click here.)

Once your proposal is submitted, it cannot be changed. Please review and/or print before clicking "Submit."

If you do not receive a confirmation email, contact the office at 888-682-9696.

Questions:
Dr. Christine Haakenson, Director of Research
CLH@caninehealthfoundation.org, 1-888-682-9696


If you have question please contact us.

 
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