Equestrian Grants

Equestrian is a term used to describe the art of horse riding, and grants for equestrian purposes can go toward activities as varied as land preservation or for specific programs or events. Generally, these grants are open to non-profit or other public service organizations. Grant amounts and deadlines vary by granting body.

  1. Equine Land Conservation Resource

    • The Equine Land Conservation Resource works with Breyer Animal Creations to offer grant monies to organizations and other agencies trying to preserve land for horses. Grant applications are released in January, and they must be received by September. Applicants must be older than 18, and only one application per group may be submitted at a time. All equestrian land conservation organizations are welcome to apply for this grant, and grant funding can be used only for the project for which the monies were applied. Applicants should be prepared to write a 400-word essay on why they should receive funding. Completed applications should be mailed or faxed to the organization.

      ELCR

      4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 120

      Lexington, KY 40511

      859-455-8383

      elcr.org

    Para-Equestrian Canada

    • Para-Equestrian Canada and Sport Canada work together to provide a grant to riders with disabilities who wish to compete in equestrian competitions. There are two grant cycles, and the organizations give a total of 10 grants. Riders may receive up to $500 in funds. Therapeutic Riding Centers may also compete for five grants given out over two cycles. Centers may receive up to $500 to expand current competition schedules or add new competitions to their existing calendar. The first cycle is in the fall, and the second cycle is in the spring. This grant is only open to Canadian citizens and legal residents.

      Para-Equestrian Canada

      2685, Queensview Drive, Suite 100

      Ottawa, Ontario K2B 8K2

      613-248-3433

      equinecanada.ca

    USA Equestrian Trust

    • The USA Equestrian Trust offers grants to non-profit organizations that promote the health of horses, and it also supports equestrian competitions. The grant deadline is in May. The overall goal of the organization is to promote the sport of horse riding throughout the United States and to improve the quality of this sport. Priority will be given to organizations that specifically match this goal. Applicants should be prepared to fill out information on the type of program for which they need funding, the date/location of the activity, the amount that is needed and who will be responsible for the program. If an applicant receives funding, the trust's name must be in all advertising associated with the event.

      USA Equestrian Trust

      P.O. Box 13321

      Lexington, KY 40583-3321

      859-221-6238

      trusthorses.org