Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • North Carolina equestrians
  • Equestrian businesses
  • Horse owners with temporary financial setbacks
  • No membership requirement

Overview

Purpose: Provide financial assistance to members of the equine community experiencing unexpected hardships, including major disasters or minor financial setbacks.

Geographic Scope: North Carolina

Eligible Applicants:

  • North Carolina equestrians
  • Equestrian businesses
  • Horse owners with temporary financial setbacks
  • No membership requirement

Use of Funds: Emergency financial assistance for unexpected hardships

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Download Distressed Horseman's Fund application
  • Submit application
  • Rolling review process

What North Carolina Horse Council actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$13K
Median grant
$6,482
Range
$5,026–$7,937
  • By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Asheville, NC; Raleigh, NC.

Example grants

  • Southern Appalachian · Asheville, NC

    Education

    $7,937

  • North Carolina State University · Raleigh, NC

    Health grant

    $5,026

IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hardship
  • Equine

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