Funding Amount

Varies by category; $200,000 total budget allocated annually

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted year-round until funds are expended”

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Eligible organizations

  • Individuals

Other requirements

  • Programs and organizations
  • Non-members are eligible to apply

Overview

The North Carolina Horse Council provides grants to programs, organizations, and individuals in multiple categories that enhance the NCHC mission and support organizational goals.

Geographic Scope: North Carolina only

Eligible Applicants:

  • Programs and organizations
  • Individuals
  • Non-members are eligible to apply

Grant Categories:

  • Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy (EAAT) Grants
  • Industry Program Sponsorships
  • Trail Grants
  • Development Grants
  • Education/Community Grants
  • Health Research Grants
  • Euthanasia Support
  • Distressed Horseman's Fund
  • Gelding Voucher Program
  • Equine Safety Net Grant Program

Key Information:

  • Grants are accepted throughout each year until all grant funds have been assigned
  • Board allocated $200,000 for 2021
  • Over $83,000 awarded in first quarter of 2022
  • Over $107,000 awarded by June 2022
  • Applications can be downloaded from the website
  • Contact: (919) 854-1990
  • Address: 4904 Waters Edge Dr. Suite #290, Raleigh, NC 27606-2397

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Download application forms from website
  • Applications accepted year-round until funds are expended
  • Submit completed application materials
  • Rolling review process
  • Membership in NCHC is not required

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

  • Equine
  • Nonprofits
  • Education

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