Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP) FY2020

The Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP) is a funding opportunity announcement for nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to service members and/or veterans with disabilities. The program aims to support these organizations in advancing the service dog industry through continued learning, innovative training programs, and superior industry standards. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award multiple 12-month grants to eligible nonprofit organizations. Key aspects of the program include: • Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations established for the purpose of training and providing service dogs • Application process: Electronic submission through the NIH ASSIST portal • Evaluation criteria: Technical merit and programmatic relevance • Funding: Approximately $10,000,000 in grants, with individual award amounts to be determined • Project duration: 12 months, from April 2020 to April 2021 The WWSDP is limited to nonprofit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code, and applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including having an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) and providing a comprehensive plan for their assistance dog program.