HALT Foundation: Equine Welfare Grant Application Final

HALT Foundation: Equine Welfare Grant

HALT Foundation Equine Welfare Grants provide partial funding to support initiatives that advance the health, welfare, ethical treatment, and long-term well-being of equines involved in Equine-Assisted Services (EAS). Priority is given to applicants in Virginia and to initiatives that strengthen equine welfare standards, improve daily care and handling practices, support soundness and longevity of working horses, and promote ethical, evidence-informed approaches within EAS programs. Applications are evaluated based on demonstrated benefit to equines, alignment with best practices in equine care, commitment to humane and ethical treatment, and potential impact on EAS program quality and sustainability. Typical awards range from $300–$1,000. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the HALT Foundation Scholarship Committee; please allow 2–4 weeks for review. The HALT Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Applicant Information

Please complete all sections below.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Organization Name
Organization URL/website
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address
Equine Profile: Describe the equines participating in your program, including herd size, age range, program roles, workload, living environment, and management approach.
Equine Care Experience: Briefly describe your experience managing, caring for, or working with equines.
Equine Welfare Grant Request
Project Title
Description of Proposed Project or Need: HALT Foundation grants support specialized care beyond routine veterinary, farrier, and nutritional services to improve equine health, soundness, and quality of life.
Impact Statement: Describe how a grant will directly improve the welfare, comfort, safety, or long-term well-being of equines.
Total Project Cost - Include all direct costs related to the equine welfare improvement(exclude administrative or unrelated expenses).
Amount Requested from HALT Foundation (Note: grants provide partial funding and may be combined with other sources).
Sustainability & Follow-Through
Sustainability – How will this project's impact be maintained over time?
Evaluation – How will this project's outcomes be documented or evaluated?
Equine Welfare Considerations
Are there equine welfare and care protocols in place?
Describe documented equine welfare protocols (e.g., feeding, turnout, workload management, behavioral monitoring, etc.).
Describe equine facilities, equine handling practices, staff training, equine selection, and adherence to relevant industry standards (e.g., PATH Intl., EAGALA, other).
Does your organization have a retirement or transition plan for horses exiting EAS work?
Describe equine retirement and transition planning process.
Do you have a veterinary partnership in place?
Please provide veterinary practice or provider name and location.
Do you have a farrier partnership in place?
Please provide farrier practice or provider name and location.
How did you hear about the HALT Foundation?
Acknowledgments & Signature
By submitting this application with your signature, you agree: 1) all information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge; 2) funds will be used solely for the purpose approved by the HALT Foundation; 3) you will be asked to provide proof of completion, a brief reflection, or program outcomes.
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If you have questions or trouble submitting your application, please contact:
The HALT Foundation thehaltfoundation@gmail.com
6750 Green Hill Road, Linville, VA 22834; 540-578-4301
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HALT Foundation: Equine Welfare Grant

Applicant Information

Equine Welfare Grant Request

Sustainability & Follow-Through

Equine Welfare Considerations

Acknowledgments & Signature