Purpose

The USEF Opportunity Fund is a grant-making resource dedicated to supporting grassroots organizations with a mission to increase access to horses, horse sports, and equine-based learning opportunities among under-represented and/or under-served communities. The USEF Opportunity Fund aims to extend the reach and impact of such organizations, further empowering them to connect with their local communities. Grants will be awarded through a competitive grants process. 100% of funds collected will be dedicated to supporting the USEF Community Outreach Program initiative.

Donate to Support the USEF Opportunity Fund

Grant funds are unrestricted and may be used for programmatic costs, capital projects, etc.

• While not a definitive list, we typically would not fund requests for the following:
  • Endowments (e.g. establishing an investment fund or a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding)
  • Events (e.g. fundraisers, conferences, workshops)
  • Assistance for individuals (e.g. tuition, financial support, emergency aid, etc.)

Eligibility Criteria to Submit a Grant Request

• Must be a current Community Outreach Organization listed on the directory
• Must be located in a U.S. state or territory
• Must make a submission during the application period of April 1, 2025 - May 15, 2025. Late submissions and unsolicited submissions will not be accepted.

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Contact

Mikhail Proctor

[email protected]

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