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HABRI Research Grants (Annual Request for Proposals)

Human Animal Bond Research Foundation

Funding Amount

Not stated

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.

Overview

HABRI Research Grants

Mission: HABRI advances the growing body of evidence about the positive roles that companion animals play in the integrated health of individuals, families and communities.

Research Focus Areas

HABRI calls for research proposals on an annual basis to investigate the health outcomes of pet ownership and/or animal-assisted activity or therapy, both for the people and the animals involved. Proposals should focus on innovative approaches to studying the health effects of animals on humans within the following broad categories:

  • Child Health and Development
  • Healthy Aging
  • Mental Health and Wellness

Pet Species

HABRI is interested in proposals that involve a variety of pet species including:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals

Funding Information

  • Total Awards Since 2010: More than $3 million awarded to worthy proposals
  • Award Amount: Not specified in available materials
  • Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears to be US-based)

Additional Resources

  • Website: https://habri.org/grants/
  • Social Media: Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram
  • Newsletter signup available on website

How to Apply

How to Apply

Specific application instructions are not detailed in the available website content. However, the following information is provided:

  • Application Frequency: Annual basis
  • Where to Apply: View Funding Opportunities page at https://habri.org/grants/
  • Contact for Details: info@habri.org or (202) 728-7616

Note: Applicants should visit the Funding Opportunities page on HABRI's website for detailed application requirements, deadlines, and submission procedures.

What Human Animal Bond Research Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
7
Total given
$461K
Median grant
$57K
Range
$44K–$112K
  • By dollars: Colorado 20%, Oregon 13%. Top recipient cities: Corvallis, OR; Denver, CO; Fort Collins, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • University of Liverpool

    This study aims to understand the impact of adopting small rescue pets on owner…

    $112K

  • University of British Columbia

    This study aims to understand how individual differences in dogs predict their…

    $93K

  • Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR

    This research project aims to evaluate whether providing young people access to…

    $58K

  • University of Surrey

    The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the human-animal bond…

    $57K

  • University of Denver · Denver, CO

    The proposed study sits within a broader ongoing research project aimed at…

    $50K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Wellness

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