NCHC Horse Industry Grant Program
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”
Can we apply?
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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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Equine
- Nonprofits
- Education
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