Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Morris Animal Foundation is inviting proposals for research projects aimed at enhancing the health and welfare of domesticated equids, including horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. This pilot study grant encourages innovative approaches to advance knowledge in equid health. With a rich history and significant funding, the Foundation seeks projects that demonstrate scientific rigor and impactful outcomes, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being of these animals.

Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Denver, it is one of the largest nonprofit animal health research organizations in the world, funding more than $149 million in nearly 3,000 critical studies across a broad range of species.
Call for Proposals for Domesticated Equid
Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for research focused on equid health topics. Proposals should advance the health and overall welfare of domesticated horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Applications are reviewed and rated based on impact and scientific rigor by the Foundat
Grants that support innovative ideas to accelerate discovery and advance Morris Animal Foundation’s mission.

What Morris Animal Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
24
Total given
$4.67M
Median grant
$129K
Range
$10K–$1.85M
  • By dollars: Colorado 40%, California 8%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Medford, MA; Fort Collins, CO; Los Angeles, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 54% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO

    Animal health studies

    $1.85M

  • University of California Davis · Los Angeles, CA

    Animal health studies

    $355K

  • Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

    Animal health studies

    $313K

  • University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc · Athens, GA

    Animal health studies

    $258K

  • University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN

    Animal health studies

    $215K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Equine
  • Science research

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