Horses at Risk, Equine Care & Vaccine Support Grant

Program Purpose

The goal of this grant is to support non-profit facilities that provide comfort, care, and vaccines to horses at risk. Our objective is to help as many horses as possible through this grant opportunity by:

  1. Providing funding to support the comfort and care for horses, and/or;
  2. Providing core vaccines, courtesy of Merck Animal Health, to help mitigate disease. (Previously known as the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign program)

Awards

  • Vaccine Awards- A minimum of 10 doses may be awarded per applicant facility; however, more may be awarded based on the application.
  • Grant Awards- The total funding amount available for this grant opportunity in 2026 is a maximum of 25 grants for up to $2,500 each.

Eligibility

This grant is open to non-profits providing care to horses at facilities in the United States. This grant is designed to support facilities that have a compelling need for support and that demonstrate success through their programs, including but not limited to equine adoptions, equine rehabilitation, education, and/or implementation of innovative services to its target audiences/equine population.

If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact info@foundationforthehorse.org to confirm before applying.

How to Apply

The Online Application includes the following sections:

    • Title Page: This includes basic contact information, mission statement, and other demographic information about your organization.
    • Vaccine Support Request
    • Grant Proposal: Provide a description of how your organization will use these grant funds to directly impact the care of horses within your facility.
    • Eligibility Documents & Budget: Please have documentation of the following available to upload: Budget (Excel spreadsheet), proof of your legal nonprofit status, and proof of good standing with the applicable state agency.
    • AAEP Member Veterinarian Reference: Please share these instructions for veterinary references.

Review the helpful instructions on how to apply.

Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)

For application submission inquiries/technical difficulties, please contact info@foundationforthehorse.org or (859) 233-0147.