K9 COP GRANT
Answers to the most common questions regarding AKC Reunite K9 Cop Grant.
Who qualifies for an AKC Reunite K9 Cop Grant?Mike Pohlman
- Applicant must be a qualified Police Department.
- Applicant must be looking to purchase and adding a new K9 to their department.
- Applicant must work with an American Kennel Club (“AKC”) member or licensed club(s) to raise funds for the K-9.
- Applicant must agree to display the AKC Reunite logo on the K9 unit vehicle(s).
- Applicant must not have previously been awarded a grant through AKC Reunite in the same year.
Is an AKC Club sponsorship required?Mike Pohlman
Yes, we require all applications to have a registered AKC member or licensed club(s) sponsor your application.
What does a sponsoring club do?Mike Pohlman
A sponsoring club can support your department by donating or helping raise funds that would go towards the purchase of a new K-9.
Where to find a sponsoring club?Mike Pohlman
- You can search for clubs by state on AKC’s site here, https://www.apps.akc.org/club-search/#/conformation.
- You can also look into becoming a member of the USPCA and having them as your sponsor, by visiting https://www.uspcak9.com/akc-k9-grant-program
