The ASPCA Equine Fund provides grants to non-profit equine welfare organizations in the United States for purposes in alignment with our efforts to protect horses.
The ASPCA Equine Fund grants program seeks to award equine organizations who strive to achieve best practices, including maintenance of updated websites and robust fundraising practices. Grants are generally awarded in amounts from $500 to $4,000 and do not exceed 10% of an organization’s current operating budget. We may require a site visit before or as a condition of a grant. Most ASPCA Equine Fund grants fall into one of three categories: capital improvements, emergency grants or education-related grants. Grants are NOT available to start up equine rescue organizations or to aid in the relocation of an organization.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, Equine Fund grants for hay, feed and medical care are restricted to large cruelty seizures or impounds only. However, as a response to the high cost and low supply of hay, the ASPCA’s Emergency Hay Support grants are temporarily available for equine rescue groups and sanctuaries who provide feed for horses, ponies, mules, and burros in need.
To be considered for a grant, complete the application and submit with the required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Grant requests will be considered monthly during the year.
The entire grant-making process from your submission of a letter of inquiry to receipt of the grant award in some cases takes up to four months. Please take that into account when applying for funding for time-sensitive projects such as winter housing construction. Only emergency grants are given preference.
Organizations that have previously been awarded grants may apply again 12 months after receipt of a grant, contingent upon the successful completion of grant requirements, including submission of receipts, photos and a final report.
Apply online for a 2009 Equine Fund grant.