The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced the launch of a new cycle of their competitive grant opportunity, aimed at expanding access to animal-assisted therapy in pediatric oncology settings. Building upon the success of the past two grant cycles, ACS Pups Assisting with Support (PAWS) reflects ACS ongoing dedication to improving the lives of children and teenagers with cancer, as well as their families and healthcare teams.
​They are now accepting RedCap applications starting February 17! The grants will be for $10,000 and each will be awarded to hospitals providing pediatric oncology services for the project period spanning from September 2025 to August 2026.
The Request for Application (RFA) link can be found below, which provides details on eligibility, funding requirements, and timeline. ACS kindly asks that you complete the RedCap application, accessible via the link in the RFA, by March 17, 2025. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to ACS at acspaws@cancer.org.
​Request For Application (RFA) Link: ACS PAWS 2025-2026 RFA
