How much funding does FVD Research Grants provide?

FVD Research Grants provides $7,500 - $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for FVD Research Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is FVD Research Grants offered?

FVD Research Grants runs on an annual cycle.

FVD Research Grants

Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$7,500 - $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Researchers in veterinary dentistry and related fields
Academic institutions and private researchers
Geographic Scope: Global (US, Canada, and Caribbean researchers have been funded)
Mission: Education, Research & Outreach - to advance the science of veterinary dentistry with research grants and scientific publications

Overview

The Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry offers annual research grants to advance the science of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery.

Focus Areas:

Veterinary dentistry research
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
All topics relevant to veterinary dentistry

Award History:

2022: Five grants awarded for $10,000 each
2021: Two grants awarded for $10,000 each
2020: No grants awarded
2019: Two grants awarded for $10,000 each
2018: Two grants awarded for $10,000 each
2017: Two grants awarded for $10,000 total (one FVD-funded, one AVD-funded)
2016: Two grants awarded for $10,000 each
2015: One grant awarded for $7,500
2014: One grant awarded for $7,500
2013: Two grants awarded for $7,500 each
2012: One continuation grant for $5,000
2009: One grant for $5,000

Eligibility:

Researchers in veterinary dentistry and related fields
Academic institutions and private researchers

Geographic Scope: Global (US, Canada, and Caribbean researchers have been funded)

Mission: Education, Research & Outreach - to advance the science of veterinary dentistry with research grants and scientific publications

How to Apply

Application Process

General Requirements:

Submit research proposal on any topic relevant to veterinary dentistry and oral/maxillofacial surgery
Follow specified format and schedule (varies by year)

Example Timeline (2020-2021 Cycle):

December 18, 2020: Application deadline (11:59 PM PST)
January 4, 2021: Applications distributed to Grants Committee
January 31, 2021: Committee recommendations forwarded to Board
February 2021: Recipients announced

Review Process:

Panel of three board-certified veterinary dentists (anonymous to each other)
Proposals rated on multiple dimensions including impact
Committee reviews for quality and innovation

Application Materials:

Research proposal
Detailed project description
Research objectives and methodology

Contact for Instructions: https://veterinarydentistry.org/programs/grants-scholarships

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What Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $43K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $7,500–$15K

By dollars: Louisiana 35%, Colorado 27%, New York 20%. Top recipient cities: Baton Rouge, LA; Grand Junction, CO; Glenville, NY.

Example grants

The LSU Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA

Purchase of equipment to expand student dental training

$15K
Roice Hurst Humane Society · Grand Junction, CO

To provide dental equipment, training, and procedures to shelter animals and needy…

$12K
The Animal Protective Foundation · Glenville, NY

To provide dental equipment, training, and procedures to shelter animals and needy…

$8,746
Midmark Corporation · Tampa, FL

To help support a training camp for 8 veterinary students for a week of dentistry…

$7,500