We welcome grant applications from researchers whose projects aim to advance the health and well-being of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The ACKCSC Health Alliance is committed to supporting scientific studies and clinical initiatives that promote the long-term vitality of the breed and address pressing health concerns through evidence-based approaches.


Online grant application form coming soon.  In the meantime, you may request information by emailing grants@cavalierhealthalliance.org

BUDGETARY PROCESS

Institutional Indirect Cost Policy

The ACKCSC Health Alliance allows for institutional indirect costs at a rate of up to 8%. These costs must be incorporated into the total funding request, rather than listed separately or in addition to the project budget.

This 8% cap represents the maximum allowable rate under our policy. If a grantee’s actual indirect cost rate is below this threshold, they should request only their actual rate and not adjust upward to match the maximum.

We define indirect costs as general operational expenses that are necessary for overall institutional support but not directly attributable to a single project. These may include:

  • Administrative and management functions
  • Utilities and facility maintenance
  • Legal services, accounting, and grants administration
  • Executive oversight and information technology infrastructure

Such costs represent the shared backbone of institutional operations that make project work possible but cannot be readily assigned to individual projects.