Please note that the KCCT will not be accepting any new applications for grants at the present time. Please check this page from time to time for further announcements about future funding opportunities.
We consider grant applications for science, welfare, and education projects that benefit dogs and their owners or companions. In line with our Trust Deed, this specifically includes funding the three key purposes outlined below:
- To promote the advancement of education and science by furthering research into canine diseases and hereditary disorders of dogs.
- To promote the quality of life of human beings by promoting support dogs as therapeutic and practical aids to humans.
- To promote the relief and suffering of dogs that are in need of care and attention through welfare channels.
Guidelines and Application Forms:
Scientific project proposals
Scientific project proposals will only be considered using the scientific project proposals application form. Please take care to complete the application as directed, as incomplete applications will not be considered. Grants will not normally be made to projects which involve work under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. All grants will be subject to regular monitoring by the charitable trust. Annual written progress reports and a final report will be required.
Scientific Project Proposal Application Form
Support Dogs Applications
When applying for a grant to support the work of assistance dogs please confirm that the charity is a member of Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK). While non-membership is not necessarily essential for funding it should be noted that all applications are measured against ADUK standards.
- State clearly the specific details and costs for your funding request, as well as the purpose and period of time when funding is required.
- You must send your organisation’s latest approved, audited report and accounts and give the registered number of your charity (where applicable).
- Your application will not normally be assessed without the accounts, except in the case of organisations less than one year old. Organisations that do not have audited accounts must consult the charitable trust administrator before applying.
- Generally, pure building costs or requests from organisations whose concern is not predominantly with dogs (e.g. general animal sanctuaries) are not supported.
- If the application involves building work, three quotes are required along with completion of the supplementary Capital Project Application Form.
Rescue and Welfare Applications
When applying for a grant to support a rescue/welfare organisation please ensure ALL sections of the form are completed.
- State clearly the specific details and costs for your funding request, as well as the purpose and period of time when funding is required.
- You must send your organisation’s latest approved, audited report and accounts and give the registered number of your charity (where applicable).
- Your application will not normally be assessed without the accounts, except in the case of organisations less than one year old. Organisations that do not have audited accounts must consult the charitable trust administratorbefore applying.
- Grants are rarely made to individuals or to organisations with a political objective.
- Do not send professionally produced magazines, annual reports or newsletters.
- Requests for assistance with Veterinary fees will only be considered in very extreme circumstances
- Generally, pure building costs or requests from organisations whose concern is not predominantly with dogs (e.g. general animal sanctuaries) are not supported.
- If the application involves building work, three quotes are required along with completion of the supplementary Capital Project Application Form.
Rescue & Welfare Application Form
Where to send applications and enquiries
POST:
KCCT Administrator
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust
Clarges Street
London
W1J 8AB
EMAIL:
to kcct@thekennelclub.org.uk
When your application will be assessed?
- The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Trustees meet four times a year, usually in April, June, September and December. Your application will be assessed at the first available meeting once all the required documentation has been received.
- Names of recipients of grants are listed in the Trust’s accounts and are also listed in The Kennel Club Journal
Trust administrator contact
Tel: 020 7518 6874
Email: kcct@thekennelclub.org.uk
Other funds:
You can also apply to the following funds, which have specific criteria:
Please ensure you read criteria thoroughly before application.