Applications are open for this year’s cycle of the Equine Welfare Assistance Grants, offered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Welfare.
"The Division of Animal Welfare is committed to enhancing the welfare of all animals in the state of Colorado," said Joe Stafford, Director of the Division of Animal Welfare. "This grant allows us to enhance equine welfare throughout Colorado by funding projects and programs led by members of the equine community."
Organizations eligible to apply include 501(c)3s, for-profit entities, Tribal or local governments, law enforcement agencies, and colleges, universities, or other institutions of higher education. The Division of Animal Welfare will focus on initiatives that improve the well-being of Colorado equines and their caretakers through:
- Safety net programs to keep equines in their homes
- Adoption programs to promote adoptions of equines in rescues
- Education and awareness of equine welfare issues
Eligible programs include education, outreach, safety net programs, equine community support and adoption programs. The minimum budget request per application is $10,000 and the maximum budget request per application is $50,000 per entity and all funding must be expended by June 30, 2026. Research projects and individual owners or companies seeking funding for care of privately owned equines are not eligible for this grant.
Full eligibility and application requirements can be found on the CDA website at ag.colorado.gov/EquineWelfare and in the Equine Welfare Grant Guidelines.
An informational webinar will be held on April 18, 2025, at 10 AM. This session will provide more information about the grant and the objectives of the Division of Animal Welfare. There will also be an opportunity for participants to ask questions.