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Equine Welfare Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Division of Animal Welfare. This program funds projects that promote the well-being of Colorado's domestic equines. While not directly AI-focused, proposals that leverage AI for equine health monitoring, disease detection, or welfare improvement could be considered if they align with the program's goals.
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Equine Welfare Assistance Grants # Equine Welfare Assistance Grants The Division of Animal Welfare is starting a new cycle for the Equine Welfare Assistance Grant to fund projects that advance the wellbeing of Colorado’s domestic equine population.
With this grant opportunity, the division will broadly focus on awarding grants in the following categories: * Safety net programs to keep equines in their homes The purpose of the Equine Welfare Assistance Grants is to enhance domestic equine welfare through education and outreach, safety net programs, and adoption support.
Due to limited funding, the Division of Animal Welfare has decided to use this grant opportunity to concentrate on initiatives that improve the well-being of Colorado equines requiring additional assistance. A domestic equine is a horse, burro, donkey, or mule that has been tamed and kept as a work or companion animal.
This grant program is funded through HB24-1458, which provided $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, with additional funding through FY 26-27. ## **Informational Session** You can watch the webinar on the right and see the slides by clicking the link below. ##### Application Process Only the approved application form will be accepted for the State Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Equine Welfare Assistance Grant.
For information about the grant requirements, please see the Grant Guidelines below. The link to the grant application can be found below[](https://ag. colorado.
gov/animal-welfare/equine-welfare-assistance-grants)and will open on April 14th at 8am. Applications will close May 16, 2025 at 5pm. For any questions email CDA_EquineWelfare@state.
co. us. ##### Application instructions The application form will open on April 14th at 8am.
All questions will need to be answered before the application can be submitted. Once submitted you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email please resubmit your application.
For any questions or concerns email CDA_equinewelfare@state. co. us.
Applications will be reviewed by an Evaluation Committee of industry experts and state staff, based on the Grant Evaluation Rubric found below. The Committee will make recommendations for awards to the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture for final review and approval. This Timeline is for information and planning purposes only.
The Schedule of Activities listed are estimated and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the State.
April 14, 2025 - Grant Application Opens April 18, 2025 - Grant Guidelines Webinar at 10 am MT May 16, 2025 - Application Deadline at 5:00 pm MT June 12-June 19, 2025 - Notice of Award July 21, 2025 - Grant Encumbrance Documents issued to Awardees (as soon as encumbrance document is effective) June 30, 2026 - End of Grant Period August 25, 2026 - Final Grant Report Due ## Invoicing & Reporting Requirements Grantees may submit invoices at least quarterly (between 1-3 months) for reimbursement.
Grantees must also submit a Grant Progress Report each quarter.
Grant Progress Reports must include: * A short narrative on progress towards grant deliverables, any obstacles encountered, and how those obstacles will be resolved * Budget expended to date * Encumbrance or agreement number * Any public printed/electronic materials developed with grant funding * Additional supporting information as necessary Grantees will be required to submit a Final Report no later than 8 weeks after the end of the grant agreement.
CDA will provide a Final Report template, but the grantee will be expected to report on: * Success stories and lessons learned * Additional supporting information as necessary Eligible entities can be any of the following: * Tribal or local government * Colleges, universities, or other institutions of higher education.
Research projects and individual owners or companies seeking funding for care of privately owned equines are not eligible for this grant. A domestic equine is a horse, burro, donkey, or mule that has been tamed and kept as a work or companion animal. Grant Application Point of Contact: Emily Lowmon, Community Outreach and Education Specialist, Division of Animal Welfare.
Equine Welfare Grants email: CDA_EquineWelfare@state. co. us **Colorado Department of Agriculture** **Colorado Department of Agriculture** Colorado Official State Web Portal
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations and projects that promote the well-being of Colorado's domestic equines. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200,000 total program funding (individual grant amounts not specified) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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