Nonprofit Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy (EAAT) Program Grant and Scholarship

Nonprofit Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy (EAAT) Program Grant and Scholarship is sponsored by North Carolina Horse Council Foundation. This grant category supports nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that are located in North Carolina and have been operating for at least one year.

Grants - North Carolina Horse Council A variety of grants and scholarships are available to you Grants are available in the following categories: Health and Research Grant Health & Research Grants must address an equine health-related need of the horse industry.

The North Carolina Horse Council (NCHC) Euthanasia Program was established to ensure that aged, injured, or unwanted North Carolina horses whose owners could not otherwise afford the service may be euthanized regardless of their caretakers’ financial situation. Advance approval for the service is not necessary. NCHC reimbursement limited to $200 per horse or maximum of $400 per household.

The NCHC Geld Program was established to ensure that all equines have access to castration surgeries, regardless of their caretakers’ financial situation. The NCHC Gelding Program was established to ensure that all equines have access to castration surgeries, regardless of their caretakers’ financial situation.

Charles Hopkins Albritton III Scholarship The NCHC Charles Albritton Memorial Scholarships are awarded each year to college bound high school seniors with superior academic and extracurricular achievements who desire to pursue a career in the equine industry. Honorees are selected by a committee of the Board of Directors of the Council and approved by the NCHC Executive Committee.

Trail Grant Application and Information Education / Community Program Education is vital to the NCHC mission. By establishing an Educational Grant program addressing state-wide interests and placing a high priority on replicability and uniqueness we would hope to reach a larger number of the equine community.

NCHC Distressed Horseman’s Grant Suppose you are in an arising proven financial need from sudden and demonstrable hardship, or disaster of a severe and unexpected nature, or from a serious illness. NCHC knows it’s challenging times, and we are here for you—the maximum Award is $2,500 non-recurring.

The North Carolina Horse Council will offer a total of 5 scholarships of $100 each to interested middle school or high school youth interested in attending or participating in an equine related activity such as a recognized 4-H event, Pony Club event , summer camp or other equine related program. In addition, scholarship grants may be submitted by a youth to participate in a certified equine therapy program.

Nonprofit Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy (EAAT) Program Grant & Scholarship Equine-assisted therapy uses horses as a tool to help individuals with physical, mental, and emotional conditions gain confidence and work through the healing process. The bond between the horse and the client is often a strong one that helps the client process feelings, gain skills, and alleviate fears.

The need to support hands-on experiences and support and maintain the education of qualified equine workers within our state is great. By establishing a Development Grant to support the growth of our equine community we will be utilizing our referendum dollars in a high-impact manner.

As we become less rural, and our students are coming to us with less “farm” or agricultural experience it is critical that they be provided some hands-on learning opportunities.

Equine Safety Net Program The Equine Safety Net was established to assist those caring horse owners who have temporary financial setbacks (such as a job loss, disaster or medical incident within the past 6 months), and are having difficulties feeding their horses. Therapeutic riding lessons or activities The Therapeutic riding lessons or activities scholarship offers $700 which is available once every two years.