Transforming Equine Practice Grant Program

Foundational Skills Workshop

Supporting programs for Emerging Equine Veterinarians and Veterinary Students

The Foundation offers Transforming Equine Practice (TEP) grants that support the American Association of Equine Practitioners‘ (AAEP) strategic plan and The Foundation’s mission impact area of Education.

TEP grants will be made available on a competitive rolling basis to qualified applicants whose programs have the most impact on a national or international scope in implementing and supporting “Transforming Equine Practice” through education, training, recruitment, and retention efforts for emerging equine veterinarians and equine veterinary students.

AWARDS

For the 2025 grant cycle we may award a maximum of 12 grants for up to $3,000 each.

TEP grants follow a rolling acceptance. The Foundation will review applications as they are submitted. Grants may be awarded prior to the application deadline.

Note: The Foundation does not fund capital improvements or equipment requests. 

ELIGIBILITY
  • Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status
  • Institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses, including private and corporate veterinary practices, hospitals, and clinics. (Note: a 1099 will be issued for any grant payment of $600 or more.)

Entities listed above must conduct programs or activities that do one or more of the following with an emphasis on the emerging equine veterinarian (1-5 years out of veterinary school) or equine veterinary student population:

  • Provide educational opportunities that promote and enhance equine veterinary clinical, business, mentorship, networking, and/or other related skills.
  • Offer programing that encompasses tools and resources developed by AAEP’s Sustainability Commission.
  • Provide the ability to relieve veterinarian shortage situations through success of the program.
HOW TO APPLY

Please review the complete guidelines. The online application will include the following sections:

  • Title Page – Includes contact information, organization’s mission statement
  • Grant Proposal
  • Financials & Budget
  • AAEP Member Veterinarian Reference.

Entities may submit one application per program; entities may submit application(s) for more than one program for consideration. If you are unsure about eligibility or if your project would be considered viable for funding, please contact Elaine Young at info@foundationforthehorse.org or 859-233-0147 prior to submitting a grant application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 15, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST