Grants for Horses in Need

Horses unfortunately are sometimes affected by human neglect and abuse. Every day, horses are seized from properties and owners where they have been starved, abused, or neglected, and the agencies that help these animals often rely on government funding for help.

  1. Nonprofit Grants

    • Many government grants are for nonprofit agencies. To apply for these kinds of grants, it is necessary to submit a 501(c)(3) status, or tax-exempt nonprofit, form to be approved by the government. This asks the government to recognize the organization as an exempt group. Many corporations that cater to horses or animals, such as Purina or Petsmart, have grants and funding available.

    Private Foundations

    • Although most foundations also require nonprofit status, there are some that will give funding to individuals or to business entities if need is proven. These grants can be much more elusive to attain. Examples of private foundations that give grants for animal abuse shelters are the Voice for Animals Foundation and the Latham Foundation.

    Qualifying

    • Many grants have stipulations and even specific geographic locations for which the funding or aid is limited. It is important to apply for the proper grants to increase the chances of funding.

    Private Grants

    • In rare instances, privately funded grants for a horse operation are available. Most of these grants are given by very wealthy individuals on a case-by-case basis.

    Be Persistent

    • Grant seekers will receive far more denials than you will approvals. Also, be prepared to wait. The grant process often takes months, unless it is a private fund.