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Grant Guidelines |
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The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., a federally tax-exempt 501 (c) (3)
charitable organization, awards
grants to charitable organizations that have a beneficial impact
on the community, with special emphasis on programs that promote
the positive use of the horse for the benefit of the general
public, improve the quality of life of horses, contribute to the
welfare of the participants in the equestrian sport, and elevate
the equestrian sport and profession as a whole.
Grant recipients
must meet the eligibility criteria set by The EQUUS Foundation
with respect to management and fiscal practices. Grant
applications are reviewed by the Grant Review Committee of The
EQUUS Foundation and approved by the Board of Directors.
Applications will only be accepted through the online application process. Applications that are mailed in or are not completed in their entirety will not be considered. A site
visit may be required before or as a condition of a grant.
Grant
applications must be received by The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., by
June 15, 2009. Grant applicants selected by The EQUUS Foundation, Inc.,
will be notified by August 31, 2009; grant awards will be made
during the month of September 2009. |
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What We Will Fund |
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The EQUUS Foundation awards grants to organizations defined as tax-exempt under IRS code section 501(c)(3) located in a U.S. state or territory, that are not private foundations as defined in IRS code section 509(a).
Grants fall
into one of three fundraising areas - programs that use the horse to benefit the public;
promote horse
welfare; and/or elevate the equestrian sport, and may be awarded
for general operations or specific projects.
Grants have been awarded for:
1)Therapeutic riding programs and equine-assisted activities
for individuals with physical, emotional, behavioral, learning disabilities and
life-threatening or other serious illnesses, and underserved, underprivileged or "at-risk" youth, for scholarships,
financial aid, riding apparel and equipment, certified riding
instructors, transportation, and horse care; 2)
horse rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and retirement, for feed,
supplements, tack, grooming supplies, horse gear, farrier,
veterinary care, equipment, and capital improvements. 3)
veterinary education and research;
4)
equine ambulance services;
5)
enhancing the equestrian sport, for scholarships, awards, youth
involvement, relief for equestrians in need, and programs to
promote public education and awareness.
Grant requests for capital campaigns will be considered as long as the request does not exceed 10% of the organization's operating budget. Grants typically represent less than 3% of an organization's operating budget and average $5,000 or less.
Grants are typically awarded on an annual basis due to the large volume of requests received; however, multi-year requests will be considered. Challenge or matching grants will also be considered.
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What We Will Not Fund |
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Please review the following information carefully before applying for an EQUUS grant.
Grants will not be awarded to:
1) Organizations that are not defined as tax-exempt under IRS code section 501(c)(3);
2) Organizations that are private foundations as defined in IRS code section 509(a);
3) Organizations that are not located in a U.S. state or terrority;
4) Organizations that have been in existence for
less than one full operating year;
5) Organizations that propagate a religious faith
or restricted to one religion or denomination;
6) Organizations that discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, creed, national origin, disability, handicap,
age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any
other basis prohibited by law;
7) Political organizations; or
8) Individuals.
Grants will
not be awarded for:
1) Operating
Deficits;
2)
Fundraising activities, such as galas, benefits, dinners and
sporting events, goodwill advertising, souvenir journals or
programs; and
3) Travel
expenses for individuals or groups or fees for conferences or
conventions. |
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