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Temporary Emergency Equine Feed Assistance (TEEFA)

MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL

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Funding Amount

Up to 100 bales of hay

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

  • Annual support from Minnesota Horse Council since 2014

    • 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 - Annual support from Minnesota Horse Council (since 2014)

      Contact

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

    How to Apply

    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
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