Access Grants (National Philanthropic Trust) is sponsored by PATH Intl. (administered for National Philanthropic Trust). This grant aims to improve access to equine-assisted services by providing financial support for credentialing and training leading to credentialing, as well as financial aid for EAS participants at the full program cost up to $150 per lesson/session.

Premier Accredited Grants & Scholarships | PATH Intl National Philanthropic Trust Access Grants for PATH Intl. Center Members and Premier Accredited Centers Recipients of the National Philanthropic Trust Grants are required to submit a National Philanthropic Trust Final Grant Report within one year of the grant award.

This grant will be used to improve access to equine-assisted services by providing financial support for instructor credentialing and training leading to instructor credentialing. As well as financial aid for EAS participants at the full program cost up to $150 per lesson/session. PATH Intl.

Center Members are eligible to receive $3,500. ($1,000 may be used for financial aid) PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Centers are eligible to receive $6,000.

($1,000 may be used for financial aid) The Access Grant Program will accept applications beginning on March 2, 2026 . Grant funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified applicants. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration while funds are available.

The deadline for application is June 30, 2026 , however all funds may be distributed prior to the deadline. Funds received may be used for the following trainings and certifications: PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (PATH Intl.

CTRI®) PATH Intl. Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification PATH Intl. Master Instructor Certification PATH Intl.

Equine-Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) PATH Intl. Equine-assisted Learning Microcredential PATH Intl. Driving Certification PATH Intl.

Interactive Vaulting Certification American Hippotherapy Association courses American Hippotherapy Certification Board (AHCB) Certification and AHCB Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist certification for physical, occupational and speech therapy professionals The HERD Institute Equine-Assisted Learning or Psychotherapy Certifications Any Center Member or PAC in good standing is eligible. PATH Intl. Center Member Application > PATH Intl.

Premier Accredited Center Application > The National Philanthropic Trust Access Grants are open to all PATH Intl. Center Members and Premier Accredited Centers in good standing. What can the awarded funds be used for?

These funds are to be used to increase access to equine-assisted services through financial support for instructor credentialing and training leading to instructor credentialing. By increasing the number of PATH Intl. credentialed professionals, access to EAS programs will increase, thereby reducing the overall number of participants on a center’s waitlist and increasing the number of individuals served.

Up to $1,000 of the grant award may be used to support financial aid for EAS participants at the full program cost up to $150 per lesson/session What grant amounts are available? Center Members – Requests of up to $3,500. ($1,000 may be used for financial aid) Premier Accredited Centers – Requests of up to $6,000.

($1,000 may be used for financial aid) What are the grant application requirements? Must currently be and remain a PATH Intl. Center Member or Premier Accredited Center in good standing during the grant term Complete and submit the application Provide center’s financial documentation When are applications being accepted?

The National Philanthropic Trust Access Grant will accept applications beginning on March 2, 2026. Grant funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified applicants. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration while funds are available.

The deadline for application is June 30, 2026, however all funds may be distributed prior to the deadline. How many grants are available? The precise number of grants available is variable based on the number of applications received and amounts granted.

What type of certifications are eligible? PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI®), PATH Intl.

Advanced Instructor, PATH Intl. Master Instructor, PATH Intl. Equine-Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL), PATH Intl.

Driving Certification, PATH Intl. Interactive Vaulting Certification and PATH Intl. Equine-assisted Learning Microcredentials.

Consideration will also be given to American Hippotherapy Association courses, American Hippotherapy Certification Board (AHCB) Certification, AHCB Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist certification for physical, occupational and speech therapy professionals, as well as the HERD Institute Equine-Assisted Learning or Psychotherapy Certifications. How will the applications be evaluated?

Each grant application will be reviewed using objective criteria based upon: Completeness of application Details of request and intended use of funds Overall impression of the application, center and potential for sustainable impact Impact on access for services Impact on center sustainability Anticipated outcomes and evaluation tools used to measure success What reports are required following distribution of funds?

Grant reports will give detailed examples of the impact of these funds specific to improving overall access to EAS. The use of Key Performance Indicators, (KPI), center metrics such as increase in the number of credentialed professionals, increase in the number of clients or participants served, or other objective criteria are required. Periodic survey responses specific to the services offered and numbers served.

A final report is required within one month of the total grant award period. Are there any other requirements? Recipients will be required to sign a grant agreement.

Recipients will be required to provide acknowledgment as directed by PATH Intl. What is the process after submitting an application? Applicants will receive notification within 45 days of application submission.

Funds will be distributed within 90 days of application submission. Recipients will submit required reports as indicated. What are questions on the application?

PATH Intl. Center Member Number Center Representative Email Center Representative Phone Number of Individuals served annually Types of Services Offered Number of Credentialed Professionals Credentials and Tenure of each Credentialed Professional What are the top three reasons there is a waitlist?

Fund use – detailed description of how funds will be used Grant Budget – requires upload of budget for grant expenditure Desired Results – specific, concise, and include measurable outcomes Timeline – what is your timeline for implementation? Documentation- What type of documents will be used to specifically address the center’s ability to provide increased access to EAS?

(benchmarks, key performance indicators, other objective measures of impact) Waitlist Impact – how will these funds impact your waitlist? Participant Impact – how will these funds impact your participants and their families? Staff Impact – how will these funds impact your center staff, current and future?

Contingency Plan – In the event there is a change in personnel, what is the contingency plan to manage this grant? Supporting Documents – requires upload of most recent audited financial statement, 990, or similar. I was so excited and honored to hear of this awesome news!

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