Transforming Equine Practice Grant Program

Supporting programs for Emerging Equine Veterinarians and Veterinary Students

The Foundation offers Transforming Equine Practice (TEP) grants that support programs for emerging equine veterinarians and veterinary students, following the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) strategic plan and The Foundation’s mission impact area of Education.

TEP grants are 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. We encourage organizations and practices with creative ideas for educating, mentoring, recruiting, or retaining the next generation of equine veterinarians to apply.

AWARDS

For the 2026 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:

• • Program/event enhances equine veterinary clinical or business skills, and/or provides mentorship or networking.
  • Programing encompasses the tools and resources developed by AAEP’s Sustainability Commission.
  • Provides solutions to relieve the veterinarian shortage through success of the program.

HOW TO APPLY

The online application includes the following sections:

1. 1. Title Page – Includes contact information, organization’s mission statement
   2. Grant Proposal – description of the proposed event/program, it’s proposed impact and how it is related to the mission of the TEP Grants. Provide the following Event/Program Details:
      • Date(s) and location(s) of event/program
      • The means and format by which it will be presented
      • Information regarding the instructors
      • Background & benchmarks justifying the likelihood of success or impact of the event/program
   3. Financials & Budget
      • EIN / Tax ID #
      • IRS letter confirming 501c3 status (if applicable)
      • Budget – please use the Project Budget Form (xlsx)
      • If the event/program charges a fee for attendance, an explanation of where monies above the cost of the event will go.
   4. 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.