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Digestive Health Research

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds research to better understand the causes of digestive health issues in dogs and develop treatments that improve their health and quality of life.

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Donor-Originated Grants

Go Back Donor-Originated Grants (DOGs) Join the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) by directly supporting groundbreaking research that addresses the health needs you care about most. Inquire Now × Donor Originated Grants Advancing Canine Health Together We value collaboration in advancing canine health. Through our Donor-Originated Grant (DOG) program, organizations can partner with us to […]

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Oak Grants

Oak Grants These grants support large-scale research projects requiring more than $30,000 in funding, with an emphasis on scientific discovery to address canine health priorities. Request for Proposal Application Guidelines Selection Process Funding Eligibility Grant Reporting Requirements Purpose of this Grant The Oak Grants – named after Raleigh, NC, the “City of Oaks” and headquarters […]

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Early Career Investigator

Go Back Early Career Investigator Program This program supports individuals in the first stage of their career as independent investigators focused on improving health outcomes for dogs. This award is designed to foster research that advances the health of dogs while also investing in the careers of the next generation of veterinary scientists. Request for […]

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