Temporary Emergency Equine Feed Assistance (TEEFA)

Purpose: Provides direct, confidential support to horse owners facing temporary financial hardship to help keep horses fed and families together during tough times.

Program History:

• Founded 2009 by dedicated MHC member who collected donations in a jar at his business ($400 by early 2009)
• Partnered with MHC to responsibly distribute funds

Award Type: One-time hay/feed assistance only (confidential, direct vendor payment)

Geographic Scope: Minnesota residents only

Award Amount: Up to 100 bales of hay depending on circumstances and availability

Payment Method: MHC pays feed or hay vendors directly—no cash changes hands with owners

Eligibility Requirements

All of the following must be met:

• Minnesota resident
• 18 years or older
• Owner of the equine(s) for which assistance is requested
• Equine(s) live on applicant's property
• NOT eligible: Businesses or non-profits (501c3)

Program Features

• Confidentiality: 100% confidential
• One-time assistance: Help for hay assistance one time only
• No inspections: No outside organizations or inspections required
• Community-powered: Funded through:
  • Individual donations
  • Fundraisers from 4-H, FFA, breed clubs, and equine groups

Contact

• Email: TEEFA@MNHorseCouncil.org
• Phone: 763-755-7729
• Address: P.O. Box 96, Monticello, MN 55362

Application Process

Two submission methods:

1. Online Form: Fill out application form on website
2. PDF Download: Complete and submit PDF application

Required Form Fields

1. Name (required)
2. Eligibility Confirmation (required) - checkboxes confirming:
   • Minnesota resident
   • 18 years or older
   • Owner of equines
   • Equines live on property
3. Address (required): Street, city, state, ZIP
4. County (required)
5. Email (required)
6. Phone numbers: Home and cell
7. Circumstances description (required): Explain financial hardship situation
8. Number of equines owned (required)
9. Ages of equines (required)
10. Mitigation efforts (required): What are you doing to address circumstances (e.g., reducing herd size, changing feed, etc.)
11. Signature (required)
12. Date (required)

Submission

Submit completed application online or via email to TEEFA@MNHorseCouncil.org